Preventing a burglary should a big priority for you. First off, invest in a home security system, and once you do actually use it. It is recommended that you purchase an extra loud alarm that yells “INTRUSION DETECTED, FRONT DOOR” so that it will attract attention from your neighborhood.
Put out alarm signs at the front and back of your house to notify anyone trying to break in that you have an alarm system.
Next, it is recommended you use deadbolt metal doors to prevent any brute force entries. Your knob should also be a heavy-duty knob set with a dead-latch mechanism or a smart lock(recommended) to prevent lock picking.
I also recommend you use privacy glass, which allows you to see outside, but no one to see inside. You should also install anti-lift devices on all your windows to prevent a criminal from lifting up a sliding glass door or forcing it open horizontally.
Keep items like cash, electronics, jewelry, medications, firearms, documentation, and keys in secure locations, like a diversion safe(to make it virtually impossible for a burglar to find your valuables.
To add on, you should never put your name on your mailbox because the person can call directory assistance, get your number, and find out you aren’t home.
Next, you have to commit to some common practices that will take no more than a minute of your time a day. First, ensure that every door and window in your house is locked(especially when you are in the house). Next, keep your car locked, even in the garage.
For more home security tips, here are two articles you may be interested in: 17 home security tips and 15 common home security mistakes
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