How to keep your home safe

Multiple layers of defense
Make your home security system like an onion, not an egg. It is easy for a criminal to bypass a single line of defense. Hence, multiple layers will slow him down and will serve as a means to alert you if someone tries to break in. A good example of a layered defense is rosebushes outside the window, double-locked and safety coated side windows and gate.

Think like a thief
Examine your house from everywhere. Find out the vulnerable areas from where a thief may attack. Stand outside the windows and look in, make sure no valuables, like expensive electronics or artwork, are visible.

Multiple locks and bracing
Treat all doors of your house as important. Even though it is inside your home, all doors must have strong locks. Often, doors that access the house from the garage or back entry have cheap locks. Make sure best quality locks are installed everywhere.

Look into safety-coating windows
Safety coat is an adhesive plastic sheeting that makes breaking out windows difficult. There are many coated windows that are not only good to keep rough weather out, but provide serious burglar protection, as well.

Get a safe

It’s not just cash and jewels that need to go in there, but your important paperwork.

Security guards

If even after taking all the above precautions you feel there should be someone to keep an eye on the security of your house, hire security guards. Those who stay in apartments should make sure there are guards on every gate of the building for 24-hours surveillance. This might ease your tension; however, make sure that the guards are trustworthy.

If you are fond of dogs and always wished to bring one home, do it right away. It won’t only make you happy but will ensure the safety of the home. Go for breeds like Doberman and German Shepherds.