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Home Security Risks That Many Homeowners Overlook

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Many homeowners assume that their homes are safe and protected at all times. But criminals do target residential premises. Explore residential security risks that many homeowners overlook.

Insufficient Outdoor Lighting

Criminals often target homes that have low outdoor visibility at night. Poor outdoor lighting means that intruders can easily sneak into your home without anybody seeing them. So install lighting fixtures at various points of your home, including the back porch, front door, and driveway. The lights may be motion-activated to reduce energy consumption and only turn on when a person moves in the lights’ vicinity.

Trees Near the Porch or Upstairs Window

Some homeowners do not think much about upstairs security since they believe the upper floors are inaccessible. But burglars can still use tall trees near porches or upstairs windows to break into upstairs rooms. These trees can also provide cover to intruders and reduce visibility in your property. Always trim trees near the house and securely store any ladder in your yard. Upstairs windows should also have window pins to enhance security further.

The Dog Door

Larger dogs require large dog doors that may be big enough for burglars to squeeze through. And even if the burglar can’t fit through the door, they can unlock your front or back door via the dog door. A double-cylinder deadbolt lock can be a solution since the lock requires a key from the inside and outside of the house. Another solution is to position the dog door far away from the lock or hinges.

Privacy Fences and Gates

People often install privacy gates and fences to keep prying eyes away and deter criminals. But the privacy fences can be counterproductive and encourage burglars to attack your home. The privacy fences provide cover and prevent neighbors from spotting intruders in your home. If you have an unobstructed and clear walkway around your home, criminals can be reluctant to attack a place with clear views from the street, as passersby and neighbors can easily see them.

Location Tags

Many social media apps can pick up your location and share it with your followers and other people on the internet. People can also know your whereabouts if you constantly post pictures of your activities. For example, sharing pictures while on vacation is a natural desire but may be a security risk. Thieves might know your home is unattended and strike to steal items.

Keys Under the Mat

People often hide their spare keys somewhere on the property, usually under the mat. While this can be helpful if you lose your main key, burglars are often aware of this hiding spot. If you have to hide the key on your property, use disguised items like a fake rock. A statue hidden among the bushes in your property or a secret compartment on the walls of your house can also help.

Visible Valuables

Criminals will be more motivated to break into your home if they can steal something valuable. Some of these valuables can be visible through the windows, especially a ground-floor window. A common example is jewelry that hangs on dressers in ground-floor bedrooms. Even expensive televisions visible from the street are a security risk. Blinds and shades can help make your valuables less conspicuous. Another option is to have a secret hideaway to store your valuables. Criminals can steal valuable items from your home and lead to costly damage. At A Tech Security, we design, install, and maintain residential and commercial security systems. Our services include reliable security systems, closet shelving solutions, and home theater systems. Contact us to get started. We look forward to helping you.

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