It’s a statistical fact that the most residential burglaries are recorded during the Summer. This is likely due to burglars knowing that many people go on vacation during the Summer, accidentally leave doors and windows unlocked, or simply keep ground floor windows wide open for fresh air (accidentally providing room for burglars to sneak through. In this blog entry, the residential high security lock installation and home security experts here at Mobile Locksmith Greenville will detail some useful, effective, and easy to implement home security tips for the months of Summer.
Easy Summer Home Security Steps
- Lower the chances of a home break-in by installing a high quality, Grade 1 commercial grade deadbolt lock on your front door, and replacing all old locks.
- Put keyed locks on all windows, and lock them at night or when you’ll be out of the house.
- Never leave any front or abc doors open during the Summer to let fresh air in, as it can only take a second for a burglar to sneak into your home, and even sneak in to retrieve keys to enter later on.
Home Security Systems
Install a high quality, smart home security system at your property. We recommend access control systems that have key codes or Bluetooth controllable infrastructure. When paired with alarm systems, these smart home security systems can notify you in real time when any suspicious activity is detected at your property – and even notify the authorities as soon as possible. You can even have motion detectors installed that can detect even slight or subtle movement when you’re asleep or out of the house.
Video Doorbells
Install a ideo doorbell system that can record and stream footage of your front door, that you, in turn, can access on any smart device. Video doorbells allow you to communicate via audio – and sometimes video – with whoever is at your front door, and can be connected to other home smart devices allowing for remote control via a range of devices.
Smart Locks
Install a smart lock system – which can usually be outfit to existing deadbolt locks. These smart lock systems allow you to issue unique passwords to any guests or visitors, set time-sensitive temporary passwords for housekeepers, and allow you to remotely unlock the door at any distance for children who have forgotten their keys. A big benefit of smart lock systems are their ability to keep a detailed registered log of all entrances and exits, allowing you to audit information and know if any suspicious activity is detected.
Vacation Discretion
Be discreet about the information you post on social media – especially any information regarding vacations you might be taking (even short day trips.) The point is – you don’t want to be broadcasting the fact that you might be absent from your property. Trust us, modern burglars often scour local social media for exactly this sort of news when planning a property to target.
Garage, Yard, and Shed Organization
Keep any expensive or tempting equipment in yards, garages, or sheds – like bicycles, electronics, sports gear, or appliances (or appliance boxes) out of the visibility of any passersby. This is especially the case with devices like smartphones. We additionally recommend installing high quality locks (consider smart locks) on garages and sheds for protection and peace of mind. The expert locksmith team here at Mobile Locksmith Greenville can help recommend and install the ideal lock for your shed or garage that perfectly meets your security, practical, and budgetary needs.
