Winter is coming and all of us have noticed that the nights are drawing in now, meaning that we have many more hours of darkness. As well as being something that can make people feel a little run down and miserable, it also means that there is a much greater risk from burglars – the run up to Christmas with the array of expensive gifts in homes combined with the longer hours of darkness means that burglaries are more common at this time of year in the UK than any other. So, this is a good time to start thinking about your home security and ways to give you better peace of mind knowing that your home is safe from burglars.
It is obvious, but locking doors and windows is important – if you leave windows and doors unlocked even for short periods of time, or you have a lock that is faulty or not working correctly, this can be an invitation to a burglar. Get a professional like this locksmiths Exeter www.guardiansecuritysw.co.uk/locksmiths-exeter to come and repair or replace damaged or old locks and your home will be much safer.
Security cameras for the home have come on in leaps and bounds over recent years, and there are many different types available now that offer a lot of options. Wireless cameras are increasingly popular, and the ability to connect the cameras to your phone means that you are able to view your home at any time. Most will also alert you to any movement so you can keep an eye on the house when you need to.
Burglar alarms are also a great way to keep your home safe – having an alarm system gives you the peace of mind that an alert will be sent if someone enters your home, and they are also a visible deterrent to burglars.
As well as the house itself, a big part of the security of your home is the outside of the house. Making sure that you garden does not provide burglars with an easy route in is essential – use security lighting in the garden as well as making sure that you have a perimeter that is hard for a burglar to access – high fences and thorny bushes like holly and blackthorn are ideal if you want to protect the garden.
