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Your Home Security Checklist For New Buyers By Sam Ellis We've all learned to accept the fact we might not be safe everywhere we go anymore. Gone are the days when we felt comfortable in all areas of our cities and towns. It was only yesterday when most of us felt the whole community we lived in was as safe as our own living rooms. So, we've all learned that we only feel really comfortable in our own homes. Still, crime has found its way onto the side streets of our communities. There are more and more reports of break-ins and other home-related crime, so it's a good idea to make sure you've done all you can as a homeowner to protect yourself. Most of the things the average person can do to keep the home safe are both inexpensive and easy as well.
The front door is your first line of defense. Proper installation is important, and a peep hole that will allow for a 180-degree view from the inside is a good thing to have. That's the best way to be able to see everyone on the porch, especially if there's someone standing there trying to hide off to the side. Deadbolts for the inside locks are the best bet for locking doors, and a double Deadbolt provides keyed entry from the inside as well. That becomes important if you have a window in the front door that a thief can smash and reach in to turn the lock. The inside locks should be installed at least one meter or three feet from the glass as an extra precaution. No matter how well you know the people you bought your house from, change all the locks when you move in. A lost set of keys found by someone who knows where they fit can spell disaster for you and make an insurance claim a nightmare.
Windows are another important consideration. Make sure curtains or blinds cover windows completely so no would-be thief can see your possessions from outside, and make sure all metal windows and auxiliary windows have secondary locks that aren't easy to jimmy. Air conditioners that sit in window spaces should be secured from the inside so they can't be pulled out. The garage needs to be locked at as well, and never leave keys in any vehicle, no matter how secure you think the garage is. Always make sure the exterior garage door has a tight fit that can't be pried open or up. The garage light should be able to be switched on from inside the house, and you should make sure the remote opener is customized for your door only.
Lawn mowers and bicycles left outside are unnecessary temptations, and they'll be easy to take. Possessions left around the yard will also make thieves wonder what else you might have that would be good to steal. Shrubs and trees around your home should be cut back to give a clear view of your house from the street, as you don't want to give anyone a good place to hide. Also, make sure your home numbers are visible and well lit, in case you need to call a police officer or ambulance.
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