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Install Solid Doors
Install doors and door frames that help prevent easy access to
your home. Door frames should be made of good material and doors
should fit the frames securely. Doors should be metal or solid
wood with at least 1 3/4 inches thick to prevent forcing.
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Invest in a good alarm system
Invest in a good alarm system as they increase the fear of burglars
being caught and arrested by the police. Make sure the alarm
system is easy to use and reliable. Remember to test the alarm
system every once a month to make sure it's still working.
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Add lighting
Switch on lights at night throughout the house. Internal light
is important to show signs of life and activities inside a
house. Place lights near porches, outside doorways as well
as at other points of entry to act as a deterrent to burglars.
Install out of reach Outdoor Light Sensor that activates when
someone comes into its field of vision. This lightens up the
driveway and makes it easier to detect a threat or suspicious
person.
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Install dead bolt locks
Quality and heavy duty dead bolt type locks can provide good protection
and resist twisting, prying, and lock-picking attempts. Flush
lever bolts installed at the top and bottom of the doors are
also useful.
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Secure your windows and sliding glass doors
Windows and sliding glass doors can offer easy access to burglars
if not properly secured. You can secure them by installing commercially
available locks or putting a dowel, iron rod or broomstick inside
the track to jam the sliding door.
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Adopt security habits
Apart from adding hardware to your home, adopting some security
habits are a definite way to prevent your home from burglaries.
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Do not place valuables that can be visible
from the windows and do not keep large amount of cash or
valuable jewelry around the house.
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Do not hide keys under the doormat, in
flowerpots or on top of the electricity meter box outside
the house. Burglars will find them.
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Make sure your house is properly locked
even when you're in and close all the blinds or curtains
every night to minimize burglar's opportunity.
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Change all locks when your house keys
are lost or stolen.
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Do not let strangers into your house.
Ask for identification. Teach your children to answer wisely
to strangers while you are not at home. For example, have
them say "My parents are busy" rather than "I'm
alone" or "My parents aren't at home."
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Inform your neighbours
Let your neighbours know that you will be on holiday and for how
long. Pass your house keys to a trusted neighbour so that they
may help you switch on the lights at night as well as pick up
your mail or newspapers at the gate. This way, there will always
be someone who is looking out for your home.
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Inform the nearest police station or beat
base that you will be out of town
Inform the police nearest to you that you will be off on holiday-
this way, your home will be safer as they will make periodical
checks on your home.
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It would be wise to cover your household contents
and personal effects with a householder
insurance to reduce the
financial burden of having your valuable assests stolen in a house
break-in. |