Lock it Up: Tips on Securing Your House
Posted: Tuesday, June 02, 2009
by Jennifer Jordan
On and On Creative
Your house is your home, your fortress of safety. It's a place where you keep your most important belongings: your checkbooks, your jewelry, your heirlooms, your important documents and, most importantly, your family. This makes the security of your house extremely important.
There are simple things you can do to secure your house: lock your doors, lock your windows, keep lights on when you are away, for instance. But, there are also more extensive things you can do, things that are sure to leave you, and your house, feeling a little bit safer.
Get a Wrought Iron Door: When it comes to security, it doesn't take a math genius to know that two door are better than one. Installing a wrought iron door in your house, whether it's in the front, back, or side of your house, is a great way to add more sanctuary to your home. A simple wrought iron door gives burglars another obstacle to overcome, and another reason to leave your house alone.
Get a Burglar Alarm: Yes, a burglar alarm may seem so "1980's" but security never goes out of style. Not only do burglar alarms secure your house when you are away, such as on vacation, but they also keep you safe when you are home. Just telling others that they are there, such as with a sticker in your front door window or a sign on your front lawn, is a great deterrent.
Get a Door Viewer: A door viewer, or peephole as they are sometimes called, in your front door is an important addition to you house, particularly if you have children. By installing a door viewer, you, and your kids, are able to see who is at the front door before opening it. If a door viewer isn't your style, a wrought iron door, one that remains locked while you talk to your visitors, can also help keep unwanted people from entering your living room.
Replace What is Broken: One of the most common reasons people are burglarized and assaulted is because of things that are broken and not fixed. Time after time, assailants are able to enter a house through a broken window or door that no longer locks. Do yourself and your family a favor and don't wait to fix things: fix them immediately and sleep sound at night.
Jennifer Jordan is the senior editor for www.etodoors.com. Someone who changes her mind every five minutes, her house is in a perpetual state of home improvement.
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Great article, Jennifer and some very good advice. I have a friend whose home was burglarized just last week while he was out of town. He lost much and because he was a coin collector with many expensive coins and lived too far out of town, he couldn't get insured.We are one up on thieves in our neighborhood---we don't have anything worth stealing.Sandra
I totally agree. It is so good to know that someone else feel strongly about home safety and security precautions. I am always being accused of being paranoid and overly suspicious of everyone because I believe in protecting my home and property. Thanks for sharing.
Great article. Well done.I like in a cosy little settlement and it is amazing how trusting people are.
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