You finished decorating and styling your home and now it’s time to install a security system and make your home a safe place. But when you think about a secure home, an image of a massive fence, complicated system, and system that disrupts your home’s style comes to mind. But that doesn’t have to be the case. There are ways to secure your home and family without sacrificing your house’s style.
Upgraded locks
If you moved into a residence that someone else lived in before, the first thing you should do is change the locks. You should also upgrade to deadlocks which make it harder for people to break into your house.
External doors
Having glass panels on your doors is a lovely feature and great for letting natural light into your house, but those panels can make the door less secure than solid doors. Also, handle choice can determine how secure your doors are. You should choose one that will prevent burglars from snapping the door handle making it harder for them to gain entry.
Upgraded doorbell
With the development of technology, you can now get a doorbell with a video version that is connected to your smartphone. It’s inexpensive, easy to install, and connects to existing doorbell wiring. You can answer your door from anywhere you are and talk to whoever is at your door.
Upgraded windows
Windows are a common entry point for burglars. Regular and old windows can’t be locked and the glass is fragile. There is a new type of glass – laminated glass. It’s a composition of two layers of glass with an inner impact-resistant membrane in between which makes the glass more difficult to break. But that can be a bit expensive so another solution is to install a glass break sensor.
Also, never leave the windows open and unattended. If you like to sleep with your windows opened, choose a locking system that allows the windows to be locked while slightly open.
Fences and hedges
While hedges can ensure your privacy and make your home more secure, they must be maintained regularly. If left untrimmed, they can attract burglars even more as they can reckon the house is empty. As for the fences, they are a great way to secure your house. You can have an electric gate with video surveillance that can be connected to your phone, just like the doorbell mentioned above.
Security cameras and alarms
Don’t hesitate to invest in security cameras and alarms for your house because they are what repels burglars the most. They are visible yet don’t impact your home style.
Lighting
A well-lit home is a safer home. You don’t have to install harsh floodlights or bright security lighting. You can add lights to trees, the facade, and garden walls. The brighter the house the less attractive the house to burglars is.
Style and security don’t always go hand in hand. Many products are designed for function and not for fashion so it’s hard to fit them in the aesthetic of your home. But as you can see, there are options. If you don’t feel like some of the listed things are secure enough for your home while you’re away, you can hire security guard services that can monitor the house and keep it safe while you’re gone.
