How to Keep Your Home Safe This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for celebrating with the family and enjoying. The last thing we want to do is worry about our homes. These tips will help keep your home secure this holiday season.
GET YOUR LOCKS CHECKED OR REPLACED
Even the strongest locks can develop issues over time and after constant use. Cold weather can also play a factor in doing damage to their internal mechanics of the lock. It is a good idea to have your home’s locks inspected or replaced as the seasons change. A professional can identify security issues and replace parts so that your home is better protected. Proper lubrication will also help keep your locks working well, so through the winter months, so maintain or replace your locks to keep them working well!
HIDE YOUR PACKAGES
Everyone loves having of a bunch of wrapped presents around a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. However, this can also be an invitation to intruders, inviting them directly to come into your home and help themselves to your new and valuable possessions. If your tree is in sight from a window, it can make your home an immediate target. Hide them away from outside view, especially when you are going to be away from home.
DON’T POST YOUR TRAVEL PLANS
While it can be tempting to post on your social media pages about your upcoming trip, this isn’t a great idea. If you need to let people know, try to keep it between you and them personally and not publicly. If you post where you are going and when you are leaving and returning, intruders can use this information to determine the best time to strike your home. Post your travel experience once you have returned home. Share your amazing vacation pictures after you are safely back so you aren’t tempting anyone to intrude.
The exception - tell your neighbors that you are traveling so they can keep an eye on your home and grab any packages that may be delivered. Unattended packages are an invitation for trouble.
Keep your alarm set
Home alarms are your best defense against intruders. Homes with an alarm system are a whopping 300% less likely to be burglarized than those without one. Even just the window or lawn sign advertising your home security system is enough to scare off many would-be home intruders.
Keeping your home safe this holiday season is our top priority. If we can help with any lock or security needs, contact us anytime. Call us for your yard sign or window sticker if you don’t have one and we provide your alarm system.