A Few Steps Towards Finding Home Security Success

If you are thinking about ways to secure your home and you are not an animal lover, think about putting up a "large dog" sign despite not owning one! A burglar will never know the difference, and youll be protected. Read on for more tips on making your home safer.

When you move into a new home change all the locks. Even though the previous homeowner may have given you keys to the house, there might be a key out there that someone has. To be sure you are as safe as possible, get all new locks for your new house.

If you happen to lose your keys change your locks right away. There is no telling where your keys are and if someone has them, they may end up paying your house an uninvited visit. Changing your locks is a much better option and can assure that your house is safe from losing your keys.

Never leave spare keys under doormats or any place in the exterior of your home. This is vital, as burglars will look here first to see if you made this mistake. Keep keys and lock combinations with you at all times to maintain the highest level of protection for your home.

Purchase a safe to lock all of the extremely valuable items in your home in one place. This will help to keep your jewelry and other valuables secured in the event of a break in. Keep it hidden in a hard to find location.

If you are a smoker, put out your cigarette in a cup of water to prevent a fire hazard. This should be done before you put it in the trash, as you run the risk of the bud not burning out when you rub it in your ashtray. Smoke outside to reduce all risk of a fire occurring in your home.

Walk outside of your home at night and see what is visible through your windows. If you have a clear view of your valuables, especially easily stolen electronics, then so do potential thieves. If you dont want to rearrange the interior of your home, simply make sure that blinds or drapes block the view.

Keep the area directly alongside your home clear of bushes to eliminate hiding places for intruders. Although having shrubs and ornamental bushes underneath windows and along the sides of your home can be beautiful, theyre perfect hiding places for people who are trying to break-in. Keep these potential trouble spots clear, especially in front of and around windows.

Keep your external home wiring under cover. You dont want your wiring to be obvious to the wrong types of people. Not only does it invite the risk of a criminal cutting your phones and electricity, it also is often something thieves seek out! Copper (often in wires) can be sold for a decent price.

Make sure that everyone in your family is familiar with the emergency numbers in your phone. Also, have each of these programmed so that it only takes one touch of a button to dial them. This will allow everyone in your house to be of quick service if something goes wrong.

If your front door does not have a peephole, it is wise to have one installed. Peepholes allow you to see whos at your front door before you open it. Some home owners choose to have two peepholes installed to allow for difference in height of those that live in the home.

Instead of thinking that the only way to secure your home is installing an expensive home security system, educate yourself about other options. Simply putting large, muddy boots on the front porch or installing more locks in the door can help. Remember these tips so you can create a safer home.