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Tips On Keeping Your Home Safe & Secure

By: Author Jeff Campbell

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Keeping your property secure is about protecting your assets, as well as your safety. Our homes are vulnerable to a number of dangerous events, whether it’s a break-in or a fire. To help you protect your home and your family, take on board these simple ideas.

Some home security systems even have live monitoring guards that will talk to and warn perpetrators to leave.

1 . Update Your Home Security

According to Safe Wise, ‘a burglar strikes every 30 seconds in the US. That adds up to two burglaries every minute and over 3,000 burglaries per day.’ Research suggests that ‘the average loss from a burglary is $2,661.’

Some home security systems even have live monitoring guards that will talk to and warn perpetrators to leave.

To keep your home safe and secure it’s worth updating your home security features.

So what are the best home security systems? 

Simplisafe features both security equipment and professional monitoring. The system includes security cameras, a security panel, and voice control. They also recommend the Frontpoint system which features an advanced alarm panel, cameras, and smart locks.

It’s also worth owning a firearm and learning how to use it.

  1. Join Forces With Your Neighbors

If you want to keep your property safe and sound, it’s a good idea to join forces with your neighbors.

When you go away on holiday, they can keep an eye on your property, (and vice versa). Even if you never need any help or assistance, being friendly with your neighbors can help you to feel more secure in your community. To protect your home against threats, it’s useful to have a little extra support.

  1. Make A Few Healthy Adjustments

Keeping your home safe isn’t just about security, it’s about making adjustments that project the health of your family. For a few starting points, you may wish to consider the following:

  • Dehumidifier: If your home is prone to mold or damp, getting yourself a dehumidifier can help with these issues, and create a more healthy environment.
  • Air Purifier: An air purifier can help you to remove toxins and chemicals from your indoor air, creating a healthier space.
  • Indoor Plants: Indoor plants can also enhance air quality, plus boost your endorphin levels.
  • Natural Light: To create a healthy home, make the most of natural light, in every room.
  • Eco-Friendly: Making eco-friendly adjustments can help you to protect the planet and boost your wellbeing at the same time. Consider using green cleaning products, energy-saving appliances, and recycling everything.

  1. Check Your Smoke Alarms

The U.S Fire Administration has stated that ‘smoke detectors should be tested at least once a month and batteries should be replaced at least once or twice a year.’ As a general rule, smoke alarms need to be completely replaced after ten years.

Falling to test and maintain your smoke alarms could mean that you are not protected in the event of a fire. If you are unfortunate enough to have experienced a fire at your property, you’ll need to contact a fire damage restoration service. These services can mitigate the damage, and help you to restore your home.

  1. Apps For Safety

To get a little added protection for your home there are a number of safety apps that you can use.

One of the best options is the ‘Nest App’. Nest has a special feature called ‘Nest Protect’, it’s connected to the carbon monoxide protector in your home, it sends you an alert on your phone if carbon monoxide is detected. You can also carry out a safety check, testing all your alarms from your phone, and checking your alarm batteries.

The Nest app also allows you to control your thermostat, alarm systems, and lock systems. With nifty tools like this, you can keep your home safe and sound.

  1. Protect Your Wifi Network

Your wireless network is a gateway to both financial and personal info.

t’s important to protect your network to ensure that your data doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. Make sure that your wireless router is secure, and choose a strong password. You should rename your home network and you can also hide it so that it’s not so visible. Get yourself a robust cybersecurity system, including anti-malware protection and antivirus protection.

Cybercrime is on the rise and when you’re spending lots of time online, it’s important to protect yourself.

With a solid plan to keep your property safe, you can rest easy. Before installing home security software, it’s best to do some research and find the best solution for your budget.

Jeff Campbell
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