7 Ways To Make Sure Your Home Is Secure At Night

7 Ways To Make Sure Your Home Is Secure At Night

Feeling secure in your own home is one of the most important things in the world!

Whilst there are going to be dangers regardless of the time of day, the importance of keeping your home secure at night brings a completely different set of challenges that need to be addressed.

Here are 7 simple ways to make sure your home is secure at night that will help you keep your family safe.

Outdoor Lights

If you don't think that outdoor lights and decking lights make that much of a difference when it comes to having a secure home at night, then you're really missing a trick. Whether it's porch lighting you manually turn on and off yourself or a sensor/outdoor wall lighting that comes on whenever movement is detected by the light, this investment could be the difference.

Locks

How many locks is too many? Whilst living in a so-called "Fort Knox" may not be the most inviting or homely environment to live in, having more than one quality lock on both your front door and back door not only makes it more difficult for any intruders to get in, but also for peace of mind. It's always worth hiring a professional locksmith to install any new locks to ensure the job is done properly and no oversights are made.

Windows

It's all good and well to have super-secure locks installed on all of the doors, but that won't make much of a difference if the windows don't match the same level of security. Make sure that there are high-quality locks on all of your windows and ensure there is nothing loose that can easily be "jimmied" open or within reach by being smashed. If the locks on the windows require keys, make sure the keys are kept in a safe place and not left in the locks themselves.

Outside

What you have outside the home can determine the safety of your home. If you have anything outside that can be moved under a window to make it easier for an intruder to enter, it could well be the difference between somebody making the effort to break in or not. Try to keep any objects like this locked up at night and away from any decking or patio lighting, as this could bring them to the attention of a potential intruder passing by.

Garage

Your garage is something that intruders will look to break into to steal what's inside or to find tools that will help them break into your home. Ensuring the garage is locked with the same security as the house will be a huge help, along with making sure your car is parked inside if you can. Intruders could well break into your car if it's a lot easier to access on the street or in the driveway at night.

Security Cameras

As a small investment that will give you that extra peace of mind, a security camera can make all the difference. Whether it is activated by a sensor or permanently filming, a security camera isn't just useful post-incident, as any intruder seeing this will think twice about trying to break in.

Alarm Systems

Last, but certainly not least, is an alarm system. An alarm system is a priceless investment that makes a statement to intruders both inside and outside the home. Alarm systems are available that will suit all budgets, but whether you want to spend big or get something a little more basic, there is no question that having a professional alarm system installed makes a huge difference in keeping your home secure at night.

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