10 SECURITY SOLUTIONS

10 SECURITY SOLUTIONS to Keep Your Home Protected

1

Invest in an alarm system. The sound of an alarm not only deters burglars, it alerts neighbors and notifies law enforcement.

2

Put up an obvious surveillance camera. A basic camera for your front porch can cost as little as $100.

3

Clear shrubbery and trees that obstruct interior/exterior views. Safety experts suggest the three-foot-by-six-foot rule: keep shrubs trimmed down to three feet in height and keep tree branches pruned up to six feet off the ground.

4

There are more nighttime hours this time of year. Motion detector lights will ensure your home stays lit without racking up your electricity bill.

5

Deadbolt your front and back doors. Statistics show that 34 percent of intruders enter through the front door and 22 percent through the back door.

6

If you have sliding doors, place a metal bar along the bottom track. This will prevent an intruder from forcing the door open. A closet rod is an inexpensive solution in a pinch.

7

Buy a safe. A safe is the perfect place to store important documents, valuables, cash and jewelry.

8

Conceal your home’s exterior wiring. Burglars will look for ways to cut electricity in order to knock out lights and security systems.

9

Dogs are a major deterrent to home burglaries. Even if you don’t own a dog, any dog-type decoration, doormat, statue or sign may be all a would-be burglar needs to see to think otherwise.

10

Resist the urge to post on social media! Hold off on sharing your fun vacation photos until after you have returned home safely.