Thursday, April 26, 2012

Tips For Good Home Security

By Margaret Burgess


Many people tend to believe that home alarms are the most effective type of home security. Burglar alarms are quite reliable, but they are not the only thing that comes to play in home security. It is great to have a burglar alarm, as long as you don't omit doing a few other things to protect your home.

Windows play a big part in home security. More burglaries take place in homes with poorly manufactured windows than in homes with good, strong windows. Aside from having strong glass, the windows should also have well-functioning locks. Ensure that all your windows are locked whenever you leave your home. All windows should be locked, even the ones that appear out of reach. Burglars are smart, and if they find any way of getting in they will use it.

Doors can also be an important part of home security. Doors should have sturdy doors and locks that fit properly. You should pay particular attention to any spare key left outside. There can be an element of danger even in losing your key, especially if anything on the key ring can give away the home address.

Most people who worry about home security, often invest money into buying a home surveillance system. The biggest advantage of these systems is that they record everything that happens in the home on a video which you can view at your convenience. If you are often on the road, this type of system might be a good choice for you.

Guard dogs are also another reliable form of security. Guard dogs can be trained to keep burglars and thieves at bay. Guard dogs can be very effective in keeping burglars away, sometimes just with a simple bark. The only problem you might run into with guard dogs, especially if you are away from home a lot, is to keep their food and water plentiful, and to provide them with good training.

And of course, there are burglar alarms. They serve their purpose, though most of the times the one thing they do most is scare the burglars away. If you can make your burglar alarm visible from the outside, most burglars will steer clear of your property. But, even with a burglar alarm, you should make sure everything else in your home is geared for full security.




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