In this blog entry, the Raleigh residential lock installation service team here at DKNY Locksmith Raleigh will detail some easy to implement, highly useful, and very effective tips for bolstering the security at your Raleigh area residential property.
Regular Routines
Savvy criminals may intentionally scope out your property over a while to chart and document your regular routines. If you leave for work at the same time every day, come home at the same time, or go out on the weekends at the exact same time every weekend, it can provide a window of time for criminals who have marked your routines to enter your property. Change up your routine periodically to appear like less of an easy target.
Appearing Home
Set lights, stereos, and televisions on timers to turn on at random intervals while you’re out of the house at work, over the weekend, or during vacations to create the illusion that your property is occupied. Criminals will be far less likely to attempt to break into your property if there’s the illusion that somebody is home.
Newspapers, Deliveries, and Mail
If there’s a ton of newspapers, deliveries, and mail piling up in your driveway or mailbox, it will create the impression that nobody is home to collect them. If you’re away from home, ask a trusted friend, neighbor, or family member to collect and save these for you – or if you’re home, make sure to regularly retrieve them.
Shredding Documents
Don’t toss away documents like bills or statements. Make sure to shred these documents before throwing them away in order to prevent the risk of a criminal retrieving and piecing together these documents to steal crucial information.
Lighting
Make sure to install motion sensor lights around all entrances of your home. Dark entranceways or windows provide cover for burgers who will be far less likely to attempt breaking in if they find themselves illuminated by an automated floodlight – meaning they are more easy to spot for you or even neighbors.
Locking Doors and Windows
Make sure that all doors and windows have sturdy, high quality locks protecting them, and that you consistently keep these locks armed at all times – even when home.
Garage Security
Garages – especially when there’s a door between your garage and home – are some of the most commonly targeted areas for burglars. Make sure to latch garage side doors all the time, ensure your garage can only be opened by you with your garage door remote (and that it’s signal cannot be spoofed – look into s high quality garage door opener system) and that tools, electronics,or valuables in garages are either secured and locked in a safe area, or kept inside you home at all times.