Improving home security - 5 tips to make your home safe!
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"A lot of crime is both opportunistic and preventable. Small changes to the way you go about your lives can make a huge difference" says the Chief Commissioner of Victoria on the new My Place website.
The My Place website is great to check out - Victorians can check crime statistics to a deep level for their postcode and compare to the state or other regions. Great for new home buyers and of course, home owners to know how much security they actually need.
Here is a series of articles with tips on crime prevention.
Install good locks and use them!
Installing good locks and then using them are a major deterrent for would-be criminals - especially since most crime is opportunistic and therefore completely preventable. Read on for tips on improving the safety of your home with good locks.
Gates and fences
Secure the perimeter! Not necessary in all homes, but a impenetrable fence and gate is often a great place to start improving your safety. Not only will you keep burglars out but also children and pets in
Alarm systems
Alarm systems are fantastic to protect your home while you're not in it, by sensing motion within the house. Also, signs that you have an alarm are great deterrents!
Neighbours and neighbourhood watches
Neighbours are useful people - not only can they collect mail while you're away but also in some neighbourhoods a watch is kept by the residents. Where is the neighbourhood watch in your state?
Timer lights
If intruders are watching your home, they look for 'signs of life' inside. Noise, being able to see people moving about, and lights are all signs of life. Timer lights and sensor lights are a great way to deter burglars.
Whichever way you choose to go, Service Central has quality electricians, security service firms, locksmiths and fence and gate specialists. Don't delay, post your job today!
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