Home Security Tips

By LarryInspects Home Inspection Service in San Antonio Texas

 

• Your first security task is to change all the locks and tumblers when you move into a new house.

• If you lose your keys, change the locks immediately.

• If someone comes to your door asking to use the phone to call a mechanic or the police, keep the door locked and make the call yourself.

• Never leave notes on your door for service people or visitors when you are not home. It’s a signal to burglars that the home is empty.

• Invest in reliable locks and security systems.

• Install a 180 degree door viewer.

• If the entrances to your home are dark, consider installing lighting with an motion detector.

• Make sure all of your windows are locked.

• Do not hide a spare key under the doormat, flower pot, or ‘secret’ place.

• Keep a record of you valuables and keep them hidden and secure.

• Use timers to switch lights and radios on and off when you’re not at home.

• Make sure your answering machine says that you cannot reach the phone, not that you are away from home.

• Before traveling, stop mail and newspaper delivery.

• Always lock your car and roll up the windows.

• Park in well lit areas and as close to the door as possible.

• To keep your tools from being stolen, paint the handles. Thieves avoid items that are easy to identify.

• Know your neighbors. Develop a rapport with them and offer to keep an eye on each other’s homes, especially during trips.

• Ensure all personal and home insurance policies are up-to-date and that your coverage is adequate.

 

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