Ways to Improve Home Security

Home Security is more important than ever

Every evening when you turn on the nightly news you usually hear about more than one robbery occurring. Some burglaries and robberies cannot be avoided, but there are more that could have been stopped with the right measures already in place.

Here are some way you can improve the security of your home.

Install an Alarm System

Having an alarm system is key to your home’s security. Make sure your alarm system directly connects to that of the local authorities, for fast response.

If a burglar sees that a home has an alarm system, it will often prevents that intruder from even attempting a burglary. Plus, hearing an alarm go off usually sends a burglar running!

Conceal all wiring

When you do install an alarm system, make sure you conceal all your wires.

Secure Windows

Many home intrusions happen via open windows. Before leaving your house, make sure all of your home’s windows are shut and locked.

You can also protect these vulnerable areas with burglar-resistant glass. Installing many small panes of glass instead of one large pain of glass is a good option as well.

Use metal bars

If you have sliding windows you should have a metal bar that is placed along the bottom track of the window. The metal bar will prevent a burglar from forcing the window open.

Make it look like you’re home when you’re not

Expert burglars search neighborhoods looking for homeowners who are away from their home for an extended period of time. Automatic timers are great ways to turn lights on and off while you’re away.

Light up the entrance of your home

It’s very important to utilize your lighting to keep thieves away. Lighting with an infrared detector automatically turns on when someone is in a specific zone or area. No burglar wants to be in easy view while committing a crime!

Secure your doors

To help burglar-proof your home, install 1-inch throw deadbolt locks on all exterior doors.

A door with too much space between the door and the frame is an invitation for the burglar to pry it open. Reinforce the door with a panel of 3/4-inch plywood or a piece of sheet metal.

If there are door hinges on the outside of your house, take down the door and reset the hinges inside. Otherwise all a thief has to do to gain entry to your home is knock out the hinge pin.

Replace Garage Doors

Along the same vein of securing your door, people often forget about their biggest “door” in their home – their garage door!

Is your garage door old? Your garage door’s age may make it an easy target for hacking, creating a perfect entry point for thieves. Or even worse, if the garage door has become jammed and refuses to close, now that is a big invitation for home intruders.

Upgrade your garage door for added security!

Do you need to replace your garage door? Overhead Door Company of the Northland offers quality garage doors, to keep your home free of intrusion.