8 Tips to Keeps The Thieves Out

by Brian Wallace Affiliate Marketing

Keeping your home safe and protected should be your number one priority. Especially during these times of lockdown where staying at home for prolonged periods of time is now the new norm. Nobody wants to be sitting in their sanctuary of rest without feeling completely comfortable and relaxed.

Burglary in homes has always been an issue in the UK, especially during the lockdown period, when there was a slight increase in house thefts compared to pre-lockdown figures. Now more than ever, it is so important to keep your home secure and take extra precautions to keep any thieves and other intruders out of your home.

If you are struggling to think of ways to make your home feel more secure then read on, as we have come up with a few tips to help keep your home safe and those thieves out.

Install a driveway gate

One of the most effective ways to keep your home safe and unwanted intruders out is by fitting in a driveway gate to the front of your house. Installing an electric gate to your driveway means you can constantly monitor who is entering or exiting your premises at any given time. This means there isn’t a chance for thieves or any other suspicious-looking people to enter your home. Electric driveway gates can be controlled with remote controls from inside your home so you don’t even need to leave your front door when controlling it.

Check your roofing

Professional burglars can enter your home from any nook or cranny. This includes your roof. If your roof has any gaps or holes from tiles that have become loose or fallen off, then this can be a danger to the safety of your home. Make sure to keep the maintenance of your roof in good condition and invest in a good roofing contractor. It’ll be well worth it to keep your home sealed and secured from every angle.

Invest in a good security system and cameras

Create some good visibility and monitoring of the constant goings-on inside and outside of your home by installing a state of the art security system with cameras. Most security systems can be controlled from a mobile phone or tablet now, so you can keep an eye on your house even if you are in the office, out with friends, or on a vacation.

Install motion-sensitive lights

Burglars don’t want to be noticed when they are on the job. They want to go incognito without being seen or heard. Installing motion-sensitive lights to the outside of your house can scare away any unwanted criminals and keep them away from the fear of being caught out by those bright lights.

Keep your blinds closed

Leaving your blinds open later in the day and into the evening means you are allowing passersby to get a sneak peek into your living space. This can be very dangerous if one of those pedestrians happens to be a burglar that likes what he sees and is keen to swipe a few of your most prized possessions. Get into the habit of closing your blinds after a certain hour and maintain the privacy and safety of your home.

Get help from a furry friend

No matter how cute your furry friend may be, they are a formidable presence in a home and are sure to scare away any unwanted intruders. Burglars don’t want to step on the turf of a loud and protective dog and will think twice about entering a home that has one present. If you don’t have a pet then think about hanging up a sign which says ‘Beware of the Dog’ to act as a deterrent.

Don’t open the door for just anyone

You shouldn’t feel obligated to open the door for whoever rings your doorbell. If you notice someone that looks very unfamiliar and suspicious to you then avoid opening the door and wait until they eventually give up and leave. One of the most dangerous things you can do is unknowingly let in a criminal into your home yourself. If you want to find out who is at your front door without even answering it, then look into investing in a smart doorbell that can show you who is there on your mobile phone.

Keep all doors and windows locked

This may seem like a very obvious one but accidentally leaving a backdoor or a large window unlocked is an invitation for burglars to enter your house. Make it a daily ritual to lock all your doors and windows before you sleep, and keep the lights on when you are awake in the house to make it look lived in. These simple actions can keep thieves far away from your home and your possessions safe.