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As a Mom of two small children, feeling secure in our home is essential to us as a family. When we built our home, we looked at various neighborhoods and felt our current one was key to us for a few reasons. As a concern for many homeowners like myself, I wanted to share a few things I’m doing to make us feel safer within our home both inside and out. These tips are critical for many of us and are actually very simple tips for security.
1. Monitoring Our Home
One of the big things we purchased after we moved in was a video camera. There were plenty of options for us to choose from but one big feature I wanted to have was being able to view what was happening around our home when we were gone, so I wanted to have access of it on my phone. For us this camera was the best, plus it runs on a long battery life, has great night vision sensors and keeps us feeling safer while we sleep.
2. Proper Locks
When looking at the proper locks for our home, there are a lot of options to choose from! The key is finding locks that have a BHMA Certified® SecureHome™ label on them. Seeing the above label ensures me that the lockset or deadbolt has been tested in the three most important areas.
These three areas include security, durability and finish. Security is how well a lock or deadbolt can withstand impact, whether from a possible intruder or extreme weather conditions. Durability means the how well a lock or deadbolt functions after it is repeated over a long term use. It also measures how well a lock or deadbolt operates with excessive weight on the door. Lastly, is the finish which is is how it can waistband the elements. The finish measures how well your door hardware can endure under a wide variety of conditions over the span of the products life. Humidity, saltwater, or even oils in our hands can all cause damage to the lock.
3. Place For Valuables
Over time, we’ve accumulated a lot of important paperwork and documents that should be kept in a secure spot. Birth certificates, passports, bank statements and any important valuables should be kept in one location that has a lock. We love this security safe that’s small and you’re able to have four different lock bolts to keep everything secure.
4. Get To Know Neighbors
Did you know that crime tends to be lower in tight-kit communities because neighbors are more likely to look out for one another and can spot a stranger easily. Your neighbor can be one of your best assets in home crime prevention because they offer an extra set of eyes. Plus, if they have a different work or school schedule from yours, they might be around during the day when you are gone and can alert you to any suspicious activity that might happen.
What tips are you doing to make you feel safer and secure within your home?
Denise says
Security is always a big issue, and I am glad to see more people writing about it and giving tips. We really need to help each other out with this. We have to be on watch all of the time.
Amber Myers says
Great ideas. We do some of these. I always want to be sure our home is secure. We do have an alarm system and cameras. At some point I want a Ring doorbell.
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Alli Smith says
I love how far home security has improved in the last few years. These tips really help to keep your home safe and help us have peace of mind.
Sophie Gillum-Webb says
Security is such an important topic! Some great tips that you have shared you have really made me think about our own security.
Olivia says
This is a very good post especially the one about knowing your neighbors…I’m like the nosey lady in my neighborhood nothing gets pass me????
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Chef Dennis says
It’s really a must to always make sure home security. Thank you for sharing this list of ways to do that.
Sue Reddel says
Home security is so important especially for those of us who travel so much. We have a separate fireproof safe to protect our hard drives when we’re gone too. Just another way to protect our files.
Beth says
These are great tips to help stay safe! Our neighbors are mostly retired and definitely keep an eye on things!
Pam says
You can never be too safe when it comes to your home. We have a safe for all of our valuables.
Terri Steffes says
I believe you can never be too secure! Thanks for the tips.
I have to note: I have that black and white buffalo plaid door rug, too. Isn’t it adorable?
Kita Roberts says
These are really great tips to make our home more secure. It is better to do this now before anything bad happens while you are not aware.
Ruth I says
Reading this makes me realize about many things in terms of home security. You’d never see it’s importance until something bad happens. This makes a lot of sense.
Tasheena says
This post is really informative I can’t wait to implement these tips in my home.
Lisa Favre says
This is such an important topic and it’s vital that all family members agree on how everyone should keep the home secure! I completely agree with getting to know the neighbors – so important!
Lynndee says
We do know our neighbors, but I still want us to have a home security camera because of the crimes that has been happening in the city lately. We may get one soon. Great tips!
Monica Y says
Those are all great tips, I always worry too much when traveling, so I will make sure I follow your tips
rika says
These are great tips! My husband and I are planning to invest in a good security camera to keep our house and family safe.
Amy H says
We moved further away from the city because of feeling secure – there were too many “crimes” going on where we were before. These are some great tips to make our home even more secure
Liz Cochico says
Security is always important. Even if you know your neighbors, it’s always good to make sure your home is very safe. Great tips!
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