Making your Home Safer

Home is where the heart is, and it’s also where your family resides and all of your valuable posessions are; keeping your home safe and protected should be a top priority. Connecting with a reputable home security company in Ottawa to outfit your home with the latest in security protection is a great step to take, and it is only strengthened when combined with other safety tactics.

Here are some tips to help make your home safer:

‘Doors and Windows
Secure all doors and windows, including pet entrances and garage doors. An open window or door is an open invitation for burglars. Thieves are also quick to spot weak locks that may be easily forced open. Install deadbolt locks with a one inch throw and reinforced strike plate with three inch screws on doors. Mount high-quality locks on all windows, particularly those at ground level.

Sliding Doors
Secure sliding glass doors. Place a metal rod or a piece of plywood in the door’s track and install vertical bolts. These will help prevent burglars from forcing the door open or lifting it off the track.

House Keys
Never hide keys under doormats or in mailboxes or flowerpots. Give an extra key to a trusted neighbor and ask them to check your home regularly while you’re away.

Voice Mail
Never leave a message on your voice mail or telephone answering machine telling people that you’re away from home.’

The better you safeguard your home, the more peace of mind you’ll be able to have for yourself and family.