Monday, 16 November 2009 01:37 by
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Doors are one of the most obvious ways burglars get in a house. A simple lock on the door knob isn't going to hold back a would-be burglar. That would just be like leaving your door open, you need a lock, or locks, that wouldn't be easy kick in. Of course replacing any old locks would be a good idea. All doors that lead outside should at least have a 1-inch deadbolt slide in place. Heavy duty locks like these can go a long way in keeping your home safe. Replacing your door can be helpful also. Your doors should swing inwards towards the house since door that swing out will have the hinges on the outside and can be tampered with. There are also doors that are made to resist being kicked in.
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Monday, 16 November 2009 01:36 by
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Lighting can deter burglars from choosing your home. Most burglars don't break in during the day so at night, you should have motion detector lights around your house. Burglars like the dark and hate attention. Lights that turn on and off can attract your neighbors' attention and burglars don't want that at all. These lights should be at least around 8-10 feet high so they are harder to tamper with and disable. The motion detector lights should light up the doors and windows so when they turn on, people can see if there is anyone trying to get in through them. This way, you can also tell if the lights turn on from your living room or anywhere else around your house.
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Monday, 16 November 2009 01:35 by
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The first thing first time home buyers always think about is furnishing their home; making it their own. They sometimes don't realize they need a security system until its too late. When they finally think to get one, they may think a system is sufficient enough and miss a few crucial parts around the house that could be an entrance for a burglar. It is imperative that people know how to fully secure their home and deter any potential burglars or, even worse, a criminal.
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Monday, 16 November 2009 01:35 by
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It may be hard to believe, but most burglars don't plan out their break-ins. They look for houses that have opportunities for them to get in easily. The first thing they would look at are people's front yards. Those that aren't clean and kept up with can show that the owner isn't away or at least not home often enough to do yard work. A few simple changes to your landscaping can help protect your home from these would be burglars. They are looking for houses that have a lot of plants and trees that block visibility around the house, so avoid having too many trees around the yard and trim bushes and shrubs so that they don't block view of the windows and doors.
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Monday, 16 November 2009 01:33 by
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Most people shy away from installing security systems because they either think it costs too much or they don't need one. If you are like these people, you couldn't be more wrong. First off, with crime on the rise, everyone needs a security system. Second, there are security systems available for people on budgets, you can easily find one that is affordable. Besides, what is more important to you: money or knowing that your family is secure? Let's face it, crime will never go away, its better to be safe than sorry.
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Thursday, 22 October 2009 22:33 by
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All your outside doors should swing inwards towards the house and not outward. Doors that swing outwards have their hinges on the outside, which can easily be tampered with and removed. Most people don't think about this. After they have made sure the door has a lock, they usually move onto the next door or window. If your home actually does have hinges on the outside of the doors, be sure to install a locking pin on each of the doors to deter any thoughts about tampering with it.
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Thursday, 22 October 2009 22:32 by
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Make sure all ground floor windows have locks on them. A window can easily be broken and climbed through. Most windows already have some type of locking system, these should be adequate, but if you want to go all out, you can invest in a shatter-proof window or some sort of hard to break window. Sliding glass doors are easily broken through also. Make sure they are secure and cant just be wiggled loose. Newer sliding doors have a built in 3-point locking system which are safer.
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Thursday, 22 October 2009 22:31 by
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Most people think that being robbed could never happen to them. They think that what they hear on TV and read in the newspaper are just statistics, but they're wrong. Becoming a victim of burglary can happen to anyone. In fact, approximately ninety-seven thousand people become victims each day. Also that a home without a security system is three times more likely to be broken into. Make sure you don't end up regretting your decision, take some precautions just in case.
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Thursday, 22 October 2009 22:31 by
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As simple as it sounds, you should get good locks for your doors. Add locks to every outside door including the garage, since that is the place that most break ins start from. Deadbolts should be a necessary part of your home security plan. Heavy duty locks like these, if installed properly, will go a long way towards keeping your home safe. Locks, along with doors that are made to resist break ins can really prevent someone unwanted to come inside your home.
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Thursday, 22 October 2009 22:29 by
adminThere used to be a time where home owners felt safe in their house and nobody ever thought about being a victim of burglary, but times have changed and things are completely different. Crime rates have skyrocketed throughout the years and with the economy the way it is now, more and more people are resorting to theft and a life of crime. Becoming a victim of a burglary is one of the worst experience that a home owner can have. On top of having your possessions taken from you, your sense of security is stolen also.
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