10 tips for home security
- Install a reliable alarm system and ensure it is always activated when you are away from home.
- Use deadbolts on all exterior doors and secure windows with locks or security bars.
- Keep bushes and shrubs trimmed to reduce hiding spots for potential intruders.
- Use timers on lights and electronics to give the impression someone is home even when you’re away.
- Install motion-activated lights around the exterior of your home to deter intruders.
- Don’t advertise your absence on social media or leave notes on your door indicating that you’re away.
- Secure your garage and consider using a padlock on the door leading from the garage to the inside of your home.
- Keep valuables out of sight from windows and invest in a safe for important documents and expensive items.
- Install a peephole or video doorbell to see who is at your door before opening it.
- Join or start a neighborhood watch program to keep an eye out for suspicious activity and build a stronger sense of community.
