So Your Front Door Is Locked – How About The Rest Of Your House?

Let’s take for granted that your front door lock is a good, safe lock and it is installed correctly. It is isn’t it? Ditto for the door jam and that the striker plate is firmly attached and secure.

How many other doors and windows are installed in your home? Are all of them safe and secure? You are only as safe as the weakest point of access.

Make it difficult for someone to conceal themselves while breaking in. Avoid tall thick shrubs around your windows and doors. Sorry to say that means avoiding privacy fences.

Having good exterior lighting on a timer helps, but the best thing is a motion sensor floodlight. When a motion light kicks on, it says "Hey, something's going on over here."

Avoid having stuff in plain sight that says "We have lots of money." If you have an expensive car, keep it in a garage. If you have nice stuff in your house, keep your blinds closed. If you just bought a flat screen, trash and conceal the box till the garbage man comes. In some cases refuse pickup folks have been the source for break-in leads.

Burglars case a neighborhood before they rob it. They know when you leave for work. They know when your neighbors leave for work. If you have neighbors that are home during the day, it will make your house a riskier break-in. 

Know your neighbors. They are more likely to call the police if they consider you a friend and part of the neighborhood.

If you have a security system, don't put one of those "Protected by XYZ Security" stickers on your door. Knowing which brand of security system can provide enough info on how to disable it. Use a generic sticker. You don’t have to reduce your security so the security company gets free advertising from your home.

Get a dog. The bark is more important than the bite. A little yappy dog can be more of a deterrent than a German Shepard.

Remember, the goal isn't to make your house completely break-in proof. It is simply to make your house a less attractive target than the other houses in your neighborhood. Look at the surrounding houses and adjust accordingly. Don't be the lowest-hanging fruit!

Do you worry about your home’s safety? Could there be too many keys out and even in the wrong hands? We can help. A quick visit to 35thavelocksmith.com or a quick phone call can help solve all of your locksmith needs. We are a family owned and operated locksmith company in Phoenix Arizona. Our company is over 30 years old and at its heart is a certified locksmith.

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