Protecting your home against property theft may seem like a daunting task. However, by making a few simple and easy changes, your home could benefit from improved security. Installing motion activated flood lights outside your front door could alert you of somebody approaching your property. Flood lights are a beneficial tool because they are able to alert the homeowner of activity outside of their property. In order to maintain a high visibility outside your property, it is advisable that you avoid planting tall or thick shrubs around your windows and doors. Not having shrubs can make it harder for burglars to approach a property unnoticed.
Using shades and drapes are an effective way to prevent anybody from looking into your property and invading your privacy. If you own expensive items, it is important to keep these objects as far out of sight as possible. When expensive items, such as flat screen tvs, game stations and other highly priced electronic purchases are displayed near windows, this places a property at risk from criminal opportunism. By concealing these items, you are protecting yourself from unwanted onlookers. Equally, if you have recently purchased an expensive item, avoid keeping the packaging outside your property, as this can also advertise what you may possess inside your home.
Owning a guard dog is often an effective measure in preventing burglary. However, it is important to note that the breed of the dog isn’t necessarily as vital as a dog’s bark. A dog that barks when visitors approach the house can deter potential burglars from breaking and entering due to the possible risks involved. Placing warning signs outside of your house can also act as a deterrent, as this can further emphasise that you have taken measures to protect your property, discouraging burglars from attempting to enter your house. Furthermore, you could protect your property by investing in your locks and windows. You can reinforce your property with good quality deadbolt locks and placing preventative locks on windows.
In 2014, there were 4784 recorded instances of burglary in Nashville. Significant proportions (1335) of these incidences were non-forcible entry, which leads onto a vital, but simple preventative measure. Before leaving the house, it is important to always ensure that all windows and doors are locked. This may seem like common sense. However, double checking windows and doors can be instrumental in securing your property before leaving the house.
Fortunately, technological developments in preventing burglaries have helped many Americans to keep their houses secure whilst they are away from home. Our Nashville security systems are a highly effective measure to protect homes and ensure the security of properties throughout Nashville. By using Flex Panel Interactive Security and Control systems, your property can boast the benefits of having all of the above preventative measures and a highly sophisticated security system to combat potential intruders. Flex Alarms security systems can provide you with a secure system that will prioritise the safety of your home.