✈🌴 Mid July means summer is in full swing, calendars are filling up, and vacation plans are underway! But before you hit the road, you want to make sure your home is secure and reduce the chances of any funny business. Keep your home safe this summer with these 5 tips on what to do when you’ll be out of town:
1. Give your neighbors a head’s up
Even if you would refer to your neighbors as “mere acquaintances”, it’s a good idea to let them know you’ll be away. They have as much of an investment as you do to keep the neighborhood safe, so they will likely be willing to keep an eye out for any unexpected activity.
What’s better than an extra set of eyes on your precious little homestead? Giving a trusted neighbor or friend a spare key so they can stop in and check on things, water plants, feed the cat, close windows, and double check locks. You might also ask them to bring up your garbage cans and collect any mail, so as to keep up the appearance of routines. Stop in at your local Kenyon Noble Service Counter today to have a copy of your house key made in no time.
2. Add a timer to your lights
Giving the impression that someone is home is one of the best ways to deter any ill-willed shenanigans. Add a 24-hour timer to your living space and bedroom lights to make it seem like someone is home and potentially ward off any break-ins.
3. Upgrade your outdoor lighting
If there’s one thing trespassers don’t want, it’s to be put in a literal spotlight. Adding motion-sensing floodlights to the front, back, and sides of your home are a great way to scare off anyone scoping out your home.
Better yet, why not invest in a floodlight with a built-in security camera? Keep an eye on any comings-and-goings from wherever your vacation takes you this summer.
4. Double-check all points of entry
It seems like this is a no-brainer, but it’s easier than you think to forget to check all windows, doors, and locks in the whirlwind of trying to get on the road. Write a reminder on a large sheet of paper and tape it to your door so you can’t forget.
5. Double-up the security on sliding glass doors
Adding a wooden dowel or broom handle to the tracks of your sliding glass doors is one of the best ways to completely prevent these doors from opening. Given that sliding doors typically have a small latch-style lock, this adds an extra layer of security to an otherwise easily breached access point.
While there is no way to fully prevent break-ins or burglaries, taking a few minutes to add additional obstacles and secure your home may be all it takes to deter someone from harming your home. Stop in at your local Kenyon Noble today and let our friendly staff help you find everything you need to maintain peace of mind while you’re enjoying your summer.
While do-it-yourself projects can be fun and fulfilling, there is always a potential for personal injury or property damage. We strongly suggest that any project beyond your abilities be left to licensed professionals such as electricians, plumbers, and carpenters. Any action you take upon the information on this website is strictly at your own risk, and we assume no responsibility or liability for the contents of this article.