Home Security Tips While You’re Away
Did I lock the door? Did I close the garage? Well, if you’re like most people, these questions may sound a little too familiar, playing in your head when you are away from home on a vacation, attending a family function or on a business trip. Don’t you think it’s a real downer to constantly be nagged by such worries? Well, if you can follow some simple home security tips, you can minimize the risk of your house being broken into and keep your trips worry free!
Lock up before you leave
Well, it is a no brainer but one of the best and basic home security tips. Always double check that you have locked up all your doors, windows, garage door and safe before you leave. And while you are at it, make sure you have removed your spare key from its usual hiding place. It is a common practice to hide a spare key under a doormat or a fake rock but burglars know these places all too well. Mind you, using your spare key would be their preferred choice to get inside the house, without having to break the lock and catching a neighbor’s attention.
Be discreet on social media
Whether you are planning to go somewhere or are still on vacation, don’t share any updates on the social media. Posting pictures, your travel plans or any vacation updates may put your home as well as personal safety at risk. While it may be very tempting to post pictures of you having a great time, of enjoying that spectacular sunset or eating an exotic dish, doing so will reveal your location and alerting tech-savvy burglars that your home is unattended, making it is a potential target. Using that check-in feature? It may look cool but no everyone needs to know where you are are at any given point.
Install a home monitoring system
New technology in home security space has made it possible to monitor what goes on inside your home in real time, from wherever you are. You can view important areas of your home like the front door on your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. If you are looking to install a robust home monitoring system, turn to your local locksmith for guidance. We can help you determine what kind of home security and monitoring system would work best for your home.
Ask someone you trust to house sit
Most people know a teenager or young adult who would LOVE to have their own place for a few days. Offer your home and stock the fridge and you’ll have yourself some guaranteed peace of mind knowing someone is in your home deterring theft. You can also give someone you trust a spare key and ask them to mow the lawn, clear the driveway or take out the trash while you’re away. These small details can lead a seasoned thief to believe that someone is home, making your house a no-go for their criminal activities.
Put a hold on your mail
An overflowing mailbox is a burglar’s dream. It’s a clear indication that no one is home and you haven’t asked anyone to stop by and check up on things either. You might as well have left the front door open! Putting a stop on your mail is incredibly simple and can be completed online in a matter of minutes. You can put a hold on your mail for up to 30 days and the post office will then deliver everything in bulk!
Keep a light on or put them on a timer
If you have a potential thief in your neighborhood, you can be sure they are taking note of dark houses at night. If they see it’s dark a few nights in a row, it is a sign that it’s safe for them to break in. Leaving a light on is a simple way to prevent this, but if you are conscientious about wasting electricity, you can use a timer for indoor lights and TV to create an impression that someone is home. The same can be done for outdoor lights as well with a motion-sensor flood light.
We can help!!
Have you installed a deadbolt lock on your front door or garage door? Call Kyle Locksmith Co. at (512) 634-8090. We are your local, professional locksmith in Kyle and we strive to make your home a safe and secure place at all times. Whether you are looking to install a deadbolt lock or replace the existing lock with a latest smart lock, our certified and trained technicians can help you do all this and more with our 24- hour residential locksmith services. Call us today for a free estimate!