Burglary Prevention – Home Security Secrets!

By: Andy Jon

Fortunately, most burglaries are committed by amateurs or opportunists. It is much easier to be one step ahead of these types of burglars by following some straightforward advice. Don’t think it will happen to you? Don’t you believe it. There has never been a better time to be more home security aware. Act now and don’t wait the until unfortunate happens.

Home Security – How Can I Improve It?

Burglars are often opportunists, but are very good at targeting properties that appear undefended that leave doors and windows open. The first thing you should look at when improving your home security is securing your doors and windows. Consider installing deadbolt door locks for your doors and secure window catches for windows, especially the catches that don’t allow your window to open more than a few inches. It may be worth replacing your doors and/or windows if they are old and in need of repair. The worse condition they are in, the easier it will be for an intruder to break into your property.

Improving your exterior lighting will considerably increase your home security as intruders obviously don’t want to be seen when breaking into a property. Make sure you choose a position to mount your security lighting so that very poor lit areas of your garden will be illuminated. A popular choice is the PIR motion sensor exterior security light which senses changes in heat and hence will illuminate when something is within its range. These can also act as a welcome-home light to illuminate your path when you arrive home at night. It is also worth cutting down overgrown bushes and trees as these often shield a burglars attempt at the break-in.

Interior lighting is just as important as you will want to give the impression that someone is always at home. A dark, unlit house is a magnet to the burglar. Use timers to switch your lights on and off. You could also leave a radio switched on.

One of the most effective ways to defend your home is to install a home alarm system. The visual presence of a siren/bell box together with signage will often put off a burglar, even before they set foot onto your land. But for those who think they are smarter than the alarm system will get a surprise when they trigger the sounder. A professionally installed alarm system will prevent virtually all burglaries attempted by opportunist intruders. Ultimately, when a burglar sees you have an alarm system, they will move on to an easier target.

For real peace of mind, install a monitored burglar alarm system. These systems are connected via your phone line to a monitoring center. If your alarm system is triggered then the monitoring center are notified and they immediately call your home. Unless whoever picks up the phone can give the correct pass-code or if there is no answer then they will call the authorities straight away. If you are concerned that the burglar may cut your phone line then you can install a wireless monitored alarm system. These use regular cell phone technology to dial the alarm center so no phone line is needed.

Always go for a quality alarm system and the best you can afford. Less expensive alarm systems may be easily disabled by a burglar. Take advice from a leading alarm company before you purchase a system so that you get the correct and most effective security solution for your requirements.

By: Andy Jon

Travel Away from Home with Peace of Mind with a Home Security System

With the summer travel season approaching in a few months, many people are planning on taking extended vacations away from their home. While this may be an enjoyable time for the family, it is also a time when the home is vulnerable to break ins and burglaries. Before you take that trip this summer, buy yourself a little peace of mind and have a home security system professionally installed. Having a fully monitored home security system means your home will be protected from theft and intrusion while you are away enjoying your vacation and you can rest assured that help will be dispatched if the alarm is triggered.

Having a home security system with professional installation and live monitoring is a good investment for any home. With crime statistics showing home invasions and burglaries on the upswing, it’s important to have protection for your home all year round. Having a monitored home security system is a sure way to have help dispatched to your home when the alarm is triggered so a burglary can be stopped in its tracks. This is important regardless of whether you are at home or away on vacation. While you are a way on vacation, as long as your system is armed, you home is protected by around the clock monitoring. You do not have to worry if your home is safe from intrusion. Monitoring guarantees that help will be summoned immediately to your home hopefully in time to apprehend any intruders who were not scared off by the high decibel alarm that sounded when they broke into your home.

When you are travelling away from home, the last thing you should worry about is your home’s security. That is why having a professionally monitored home security system is a good idea. It allows you to travel away from your home with the peace of mind that your home is protected around the clock by state of the art technology and live monitors who are standing by in a centralized monitoring center ready to act should an alarm be triggered at your home. They are well versed in the protocols of what to do when an alarm is triggered in your home, and if they are unsuccessful in their attempts to reach you, they will immediately call the police to your location.

Live monitoring means never having to depend on neighbors to act when they hear your security alarm sounding. Many people disregard security alarms or figure that the homeowners are handling it in their own way. The monitors make sure that each alarm that is triggered is handled in a professional fashion and that police are dispatched to every alarm that is verified as valid by the monitor. This means that your home is covered and police will respond to an alarm whether you are home or not.

With the travelling season of summer approaching, many homeowners who will be taking extended vacations should really consider investing in a monitored home security system. It is a surefire way to make sure you home is protected while you are away from any unwanted intrusion and burglary with a guarantee that help will be dispatched when the alarm is triggered.

By: Laura Williamson

Making Your Family Safe with a Home Security System

One unfortunate side effect of the ailing economy is that it is forcing more people into a life of crime. The rise in crime is also causing criminals to become more desperate. Most people imagine burglaries that take place when they are not home, or under the cover of darkness. Families used to worry that their homes would be broken into while they were on vacation. The sad reality is that now you have to worry about it being broken into in broad daylight, or even while your precious family is at home. Criminals who do this often escalate the crime from a simple burglary to something much more sinister. Even if your family is not physically harmed, there will be psychological scars forever.

This knowledge will lead you to ask what you can do to protect your family and property. One solution is a home security system. There are many options available for any size home and can fit into most budgets. Systems are available to monitor against fire, theft and even carbon monoxide. When something happens in your home, the monitoring agency will alert the proper authorities if it is necessary. More advanced systems allow for two way communication between you and the monitoring company right from the control panels. Families who no longer have land line phones can choose from packages that can operate from cellular telephones.

There are things you should look for when choosing a monitoring company. Dependability is the first item to look at. You need to know that if your power goes out; your system will still work. It is also important to know that if your phone lines are cut, you have a back up way to communicate with emergency services. The company you choose should have a back up plan to keep you connected at all times.

The reputation and history of the company you choose is also of the utmost importance. You do not want to put your personal safety and the safety of your family in the hands of some fly by night company that will be gone tomorrow. They will have no interest in protecting your possessions for the long run, because they know that they will not be around. You want a company with a long history of quality service. When you are out, check other homes in your area to see what signs they have in their yards. If you consistently see the same logo, then you know that is someone with a good reputation.

One last factor to consider is the quality of the monitoring system. You need to know how well they perform their monitoring duties; it is imperative to learn how fast their response times are. You should also investigate how many monitoring stations the company has. More than one is ideal because if one station goes down, you know that your home will still be protected. Do the research and ask friends and family. Another great place to check is with your insurance company. The can tell you who they recommend. You can get peace of mind and know that your family and belongings are safe.

By:  Kieran Adams

Educate Yourself about Home Security

People like to think they are safe in their homes. This need to believe can leave homes unprotected against burglars. While home security is something that people don’t like to think about, it is something that people should know about. There are some basics of home security that will help to keep you, and your family safe. Education is the first step in home security.

Is your home a target for burglars? There are areas of home security that people could stand to educate themselves on. The first thing people have to do to keep their homes secure is to recognize the fact that it’s not just high crime areas that are prone to crime. Crimes can occur in the even the most prestigious neighborhoods.

The facts of crime statistics will shock you. Did you know that most homes that are robbed are entered through the front door? The door doesn’t have to be open, or even unlocked, the door frame, and locks might not be up to standard. This allows for easy access to your home. Where else do burglars enter the home?

Windows are another main point of entry. Most people don’t bother to lock their windows, and never even consider closing windows beyond the first floor. Just because a window isn’t on the ground doesn’t mean someone can’t enter through it. Placing an alarm on your windows could deny a burglar access to your home this way.

There are homes that do not even have latches that work correctly on the windows. A burglar bar for the window can prevent access even without a working lock on the window. These bars don’t have to be expensive either.

Window bars are placed into the frame of the window, and help prevent the window from moving in the direction it opens. The glass can still be broken fairly easily so an alarm on the window will offer extra protection against a break in. Alarms on windows detect movement as well as breaking glass which will set off not only a siren, but the rest of the home security system as well.

When the siren goes off burglars usually leave because of the noise. The fact that the rest of the homes security system has been activated means that someone is on the way to your home to check on you.

Burglars will usually avoid homes that display logos from home security companies. A consultation with a home security company will show home owners the areas around their home that invite burglars in. This consultation will also give homeowners suggestions to make their home safer.

Home security consultations will allow the homeowner to go over their options and find one that fits into their budget. The safety of your home is important, so you should do everything that you can to protect it. Checking the access points to your home for proper locking mechanisms, installing removable burglar bars, and investing in even an inexpensive alarm system can go a long way to protecting yourself against burglars.

By: Kieran Adams