Thieves will enter a home at the most accessible point possible. Most will go through the front door when they want to steal from you. Did you know that 32% of home invasions occur because the criminal went through an unlocked front door?
When you forget to lock your door as you leave, or if you have a spare key in a predictable location, then it is relatively easy to get into your home.
Your preferred Chicago locksmith can help you install a high-security system that can lock remotely through an app or data link to ensure that this common method of breaking in is stopped.
Then you will want to take these additional actions to stop thieves from thinking that your property is an easy target.
Build a Fence
Barriers are an easy way to prevent thieves from finding a weakness on your property. Solid fences can provide some privacy, but they are also easier to climb. Secure this structure by incorporating a sharp, pointed top.
Install Lighting
Motion sensor lighting installations around your home will alert you to the presence of a possible intruder. Most homes place this security option by their front and back doors. Consider having additional placements around each structure, including any outbuildings you may own, to create an effective early warning system.
Reduce Clutter
Yards that are filled with interesting (and expensive) toys or equipment become a top priority for thieves in your neighborhood. Make sure that you keep your yard clear to avoid this temptation. While you are at it, the bicycles, grills, and even your vehicles can all be indications of wealth that could make you a target.
Prune Your Trees
If you own a two-story home, then make sure that the tree branches are unable to come into contact with your windows.
Improve Your Locks
If the locks that protect your property are more than 10 years old, then there is an excellent chance that there is a better product for you on the market right now. Panda Locksmith can review all of the modern solutions that are available for your home to ensure that the common points of entry are protected to the greatest extent possible.
Install Identifiers
If you do encounter a thief who is brazen enough to enter your property, then law enforcement can respond quickly when they know exactly where to go. Install reflective numbers of the largest size possible on your house and mailbox to make your location easy to identify. Most thieves prefer a dark home with few markings, so this one action could reduce your risks.
Keep Your Doors Locked
Whenever you are at home, keep your doors locked. If you have a screen door, consider having your Chicago locksmith place a lock or two on it as well. Make sure that your windows will all lock as well.
Whether you are at home or you are headed out to run some errands, protecting your home from the inside and out will prevent most thieves from seeing your property as a target. Lock your doors at all times, give a spare to someone you trust, and then upgrade older locks to enhance your home security.