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It is no secret that
home security
awareness is at an all time high. Homeowners
across Miami and elsewhere are finding new ways to make sure their valuables and
loved ones are safe. With greater technological advances comes new and unique ways
to protect our homes. However, with that being said, there are still traditional ways that
we can make sure our homes are safer. The following
are 4 practical ways you can put in place to make sure
you don't become a victim.
- Lighting - One of the best and most practical ways of
protecting your home against an intrusion is by having
adequate lighting. A burglars worst enemy is visibility.
This is why most break ins occur just as it gets dark.
By simply installing better lighting in your home, you
dramatically reduce the possibility of becoming a
victim. If a higher electric bill is a concern to you then
consider using motion sensor lights. Motion sensor lights are outdoor flood lights that
only turn on when they sense movement. The amount of time the light stays on when
it detects movement can be pre programmed to your liking. This is a practical and
inexpensive way of keeping burglars out.
- Landscaping - As stated earlier, a burglars worst enemy is visibility. Homes with
overgrown landscaping is a welcome sign for burglars or intruders that are looking to
stay out of sight to neighbors. Many times expensive neighborhoods like Coral Gables
have a rash of break ins because they make easy targets for burglars because of the
lush landscaping that keeps burglars out of sight. As much as we love and enjoy our
beautiful landscaping, we are creating the perfect environment for a burglar to have
easy access to our home while staying undetected. Take a quick survey around your
property and identify the potential danger zones that have overgrown landscaping.
Make a concerted effort to cut back some of it to deter anyone from gaining easy
undetected access into your property.
- Door Locks - Another great way to make sure you don't become a victim is by
installing good door locks. Most burglary entries occur thru the rear of homes. After a
burglar enters the back yard of a home and gains access into the home, they then exit
thru the front door to not look suspicious. This burglary tactic can be avoided by
installing a double dead bolt lock on all doors. A double deadbolt door lock utilizes a
key on the outside of the door and a key on the inside of the door as well. This key
can be left placed on the inside of the door while the home is occupied, but should be
removed after the house is left unattended. By using this type of locking mechanism,
you remove the ability for a burglar that has gained entry into your home thru a
window to exit thru a door. In other words, if a burglar entered thru a window, they will
have to exit thru a window. This dramatically decreases your chances of becoming a
victim.
- Home Security System - It is unanimously concluded by law enforcement agencies that the number one way of deterring a burglar is by installing a home security system. While in times past it was a very expensive endeavor to install a home security system, today it is an affordable upgrade that anyone can afford. ADT Security, which is the home security industry leader has put together home security options that cost as little as $99 to install. These low priced home security systems available from ADT Security come complete to protect most homes in Miami. ADT alarm systems come complete with door and window sensors which protect against anyone attempting to pry open a locked door or window. Also included in all ADT alarm systems is an indoor motion detector. This motion detector protects against anyone smashing a window or sliding door and accessing your home without actually opening a door or window. When the ADT security system is armed, if movement is detected within the home, a siren is activated and the ADT monitoring station is notified.
These are just 4 simple ways to make sure your Miami, Fl home is protected. There are of course many other steps we can all take to make sure we don't become a victim of a break in or home invasion.
If you would like more information on how to properly protect your home with an ADT home security system, simply call us today at 786-325-7867 or visit our website contact page. We will gladly make an appointment at your earliest convenience to have one of our ADT authorized security system specialists visit your home and design the ADT alarm system that is best for you.
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- Lighting - One of the best and most practical ways of
protecting your home against an intrusion is by having
adequate lighting. A burglars worst enemy is visibility.
This is why most break ins occur just as it gets dark.
By simply installing better lighting in your home, you
dramatically reduce the possibility of becoming a
victim. If a higher electric bill is a concern to you then
consider using motion sensor lights. Motion sensor lights are outdoor flood lights that
only turn on when they sense movement. The amount of time the light stays on when
it detects movement can be pre programmed to your liking. This is a practical and
inexpensive way of keeping burglars out.