Home Security Check-Up

How secure is your home? Do you lock your doors and call it a day, or do you have a strategic web of cameras and motion detectors installed that would rival the best spy movie? Most people are somewhere in between with deadbolts, outdoor lighting and maybe a doorbell camera. There are many aspects to consider when you think about your home’s security and not all are dependent on high-tech options. Protecting your home and neighborhood from intruders is important and worth a review from time to time, especially as we move towards summer when trips and activities keep us away from our homes more often.

One of the easiest places to start is to meet your neighbors! Know who lives around you andwatch out for each other. That is a low-tech option that doesn’t cost a thing!

Other more obvious security measures include making sure all doors and windows lock properlyand use them! Did you remember to check and lock your windows after the last time you or aservice cleaned them?

Check exterior lighting and replace bulbs that are burned out. If you are the DIY type, it may befairly easy for you to swap out some old exterior fixtures with newer, more efficient modelsthat have motion sensors. If changing light fixtures is not your area of expertise, it is somethingeasily handled by most handyman services and new fixtures can be purchased in at all pricepoints.

Most people probably have at least a doorbell camera installed and maybe a camera inside their home somewhere. As with any technology, these types of cameras have become much more affordable over time. They have also gotten easier to set up if you have a tablet or smart phone and are comfortable connecting items to your home’s wireless network. Once connected, many cameras are also compatible with existing smart home components so you can control thermostats, lights, doors, and cameras through one app from anywhere. You may not be ready for that spy security plan just yet but taking a few basic steps can help make your home more secure for your family!