To deter burglars, you don’t need to invest a lot of money. Here are a few low-cost (but highly effective!) to protect yourself and your family.
Simple Window Locks: How to Secure Windows
Most double-hung window locks are no match for a thief with a pry bar. Pin locks are a simple fix. All you need to do to install one is drill a hole. Drill a second hole if you wish to lock the window when it is partially open. Pin locks are available online and in home improvement stores. They also function nicely with sliding patio doors.
Install surveillance equipment in your home
One of the most frequent things individuals mention to us as something they wish they’d known about before their property was broken into is the installation of indoor and outdoor home security cameras. Additionally, the footage from your security camera might aid law enforcement in locating the attackers if your home is broken into.
Home security cameras come in many different varieties. While some can be bought as standalone security devices, others are a part of whole home security systems. The best cameras have capabilities like motion detection, night vision, and integrated Wi-Fi. If you reside in an apartment building, you can acquire an apartment intercom system with door release.
Make your entry door strike plate stronger
A heavy-duty strike plate and extra-long screws can be used to strengthen the jamb of your door, which is where a thief might try to kick it in. Your deadbolt is probably already reinforced if it was placed within the last ten years. Simply take off the strike plate to inspect. You can feel secure if it is made of hefty steel, has at least 3-inch screws, or has a substantial supporting plate. If not, purchase hardware for reinforcing strike plates. To install, take off the previous strike plate, hold the new one in position, and make deep cuts all around it. Chisel a hole for the new plate, then screw it on using 3-inch screws through the holes that have already been drilled.
Install a Security Anchor
A smart, tamper-resistant mechanism is used by the Kryptonite Secure Bike Lock to anchor the heavy-duty security hook to cement by drilling three holes and adding bolts. The hook and bolts are covered by a dome. Using your fasteners, you can mount the anchor in truck beds or fasten it to other surfaces. It has a lifetime warranty, easy instructions, and an attractive, straightforward design.
Maintain backup keys in a lock box
It’s hazardous to hide a house key. Sometimes, cunning (or fortunate) robbers discover hidden keys. Additionally, if there are no signs of forced entry, insurance providers can decline to pay for your losses. A combination lock box is an answer. It should be discreetly fastened to your house or a fence post. However, avoid using the short, weak screws that the manufacturer supplies. A thief could pry open the box, take it home, and watch it open carefully. Instead, use four stainless steel No. 10 x 2-inch screws.
