Safety and security features are important factors in every dream home. Unfortunately, the best of these don’t always come standard when you buy a house. You may need simple maintenance or remodeling to upgrade your home security.
However, you may wonder what you should buy, add, or replace. This guide recommends and reviews five simple yet effective features to improve your home security. Read on to find the best options for you.
1. Install Deadbolt Protectors
The strength and weakness of most doors are in their locks. Unfortunately, most burglars know how to pick even the best locks. In fact, over 37% of burglaries occur without forced entry in the U.S.
Deadbolt lock protectors are simple metal protectors installed over a deadbolt to hold your door firmly in place. Their solid construction prevents burglars from prying or smashing your deadbolt.
Deadbolt protectors can also protect your home from forced entries. When installed properly, they protect your doors from beating attacks, pipe wrenches, and hammers. Therefore, a deadbolt protector is an excellent security feature for your main doors.
2. Invest in Smart and Keyless Locks
Smart and keyless locks offer more security for your home than traditional locks. They are harder to pick and provide more security layers. For example, a single smart lock can have a physical key and password authentication or a key and biometric authentication.
Keyless locks allow you to remotely lock and open your doors. They also help deter forced entry. When connected to your home security system, they could sound an alarm upon detecting forced entry, whether physical or digital.
3. Reinforce Sliding Doors
Sliding doors offer convenient access to patios and decks. Unfortunately, they are usually more vulnerable to break-ins than the main doors where they are used. These doors usually have simple locks that are easy to pick and break.
Nevertheless, you can reinforce and better secure sliding doors by placing a metal pipe or bar on the track. This will block the door from opening, even if the lock is open or broken. Alternatively, you can use the adjustable anti-lift lock on your sliding door to fortify it.
4. Use a Quality Garage Door
The garage door is often an overlooked entrance into your home, but not by burglars. Using a vulnerable garage door invites burglars into your home through a seemingly open door.
It helps to invest in a quality garage door. A good garage door is sturdy, durable, and resistant to beatings and force. You can even connect it to your home security system to alert you of a break-in attempt. With a quality door, you’ll spend less on garage door repair and maintenance.
5. Install Cameras and Alarms
Digital security features like cameras and alarms are excellent for home security. Combined, they improve home security by deterring thieves, preventing burglaries, and helping to catch perpetrators.
While these features may cost you a substantial financial investment, they are worth every buck. You can also install these features based on your budget and upgrade them with time. For example, you can start with door cameras and then move on to external cameras, alarms, and a sophisticated digital home security system.
Endnote
After buying your dream home, it’s up to you to secure it properly and ensure your safety. Fortunately, you don’t need much to secure your home; some simple tools and features installed during maintenance can do the trick. You could add deadbolt protectors, reinforce sliding doors, use smart locks, add a quality garage door, or install cameras and alarms.
