2022-11-18
The Season of Giving is not for Giving Away Home Security for Thieves to Take Advantage
As experts call it, "the prime time of criminal activity". Theft has had the highest number of cases most especially during the Christmas season due to people having more influx of bonuses, gifts, and cash. Robberies in unoccupied residential houses tend to be the usual target for criminals.
Yet, you don't have to miss out on the fun just to secure your house during the season of giving. Make your home feel safe and secure for the holidays. Here are our tips for effectively securing your house before you get on your holiday trip.
1. Double (or even triple) check locks of your windows, doors, and other entry points of your house
You know your house better than anybody. Don't let your hard-earned money like Holiday bonuses and gifts get stolen. Double and triple check locks of your doors, windows, and fences. Also, remember to secure other entry points that can fit even a small person. Check on your chimney (if you have one). If someone is to enter there, that wouldn't be Santa for sure.
2. Don't leave valuable stuff on windows (or at home at all)
Don't leave expensive stuff like gadgets, or cash, especially near your windows. Burglars are more tempted to attack houses with visible valuables. If you are traveling somewhere safe, you can bring some of your valuables with you. It is better to have curtains or blinds for your windows to avoid exposing the interior of your house.
3. Make it look like someone is home
The good ol' Home Alone trick still works! Especially on Christmas. Burglars tend to launch an attack on easier targets where they don't need to use violence. Leaving lights or a battery-operated radio can leave an impression that someone is home. Just be cautious of overheating lights or appliances. If you will be out for long, you might as well consider lights with a timer.
4. Notify a trusted neighbor for a favor
Call yourself lucky if they will be home for the holidays. Ask for a favor with your most trusted neighbor to keep an eye on your house. This trusted neighbor can report to you any suspicious activities on your perimeter; or better if he/she can handle the situation himself/herself.
5. Avoid posting online on your whereabouts
As the Holidays boost more social media activities, more people with bad intentions are on the lookout for information on whether you'll be home for Christmas. Posting your location, checking in, or even giving details that the whole family is out of the house actually gives free hints to burglars. Be cautious of posting your current location, both for your own safety and your home security.
6. Upgrade your home security system
Your Christmas bonus can go beyond the season with a lifetime investment for your home security. Your best line of defense is a home security system that provides modern technology in surveillance, safeguarding, and fencing your home, allowing you to be at ease and have a relaxing holiday (or weekend).
CCTV
CCTV or closed-circuit television is used as video surveillance which helps in monitoring specific entry points and creates a somewhat “scarecrow” for robbers when picking houses to attack.
A great CCTV system for the holidays is a system with options in monitoring through mobile devices, which you can access live feed view on-the-go.
Door Lock Biometrics
Biometric locks are one of the most secure locks as it needs the person registered on the lock present in order to unlock the door. Unlike most mechanical key locks, biometric locks are hard to crack.
Having a door lock biometrics not only allows you to have better security, but also lets you enjoy the convenience of not bringing (or losing) your mechanical keys.
Electric Fence
E-Fence is an explicit way of preventing robbers from picking your house as their target. This security system effectively safeguards your very perimeter from criminal intentions.
Apart from it being cheaper than barbed wires, this type of fence system is safe from unintended incidents when unexpectedly touched by people or animals.
BlackCoders' offers all these hardware security systems, minus the hassle of YouTube DIY or reading manuals. Our professional team of engineers make sure that you receive the best potential of these systems through our process of consultation, site-visit, preparation, installation, configuration, up to maintenance.
Follow our tips to have a safe and secure house for the coming season and the months to come since the holiday season is meant to be enjoyed with the family wherever you are. Be worry-free and have a happy and secure holiday!