Amy & Aron's

Your home is your sanctuary. It is where you keep all of your prized possessions and everything you have collected over your lifetime. Many of these things won’t be worth much money, but some of them will. These are the items that some criminals may want to steal. That is why you need to make sure that your home security is the best that it can be so that you ensure that your home stays safe. Below are some ideas for how you could improve your home security:


Install movement detection lights


Burglars usually don’t want to be identified, so you should install lights in front of your home. Having your garden and driveway well lit will deter criminals, as they are more likely to be seen. You could opt for movement detecting lights which will only come on when they detect movement. This could frighten an intruder and scare them off.





Gravel your path and driveway


Having gravel on your path and driveway is also a great deterrent to burglars. There is no way to walk on gravel without it making a lot of noise, so this will make it easier to notice somebody entering your property. Make sure that you keep the gravel topped up so that it makes as much noise as possible when somebody walks on it.


Keep valuables out of sight

All of the valuables in your home should be kept out of sight. You shouldn’t put anything of value like money, smartphones or laptops in view of a window, as this could encourage people to break into your house. Put everything away when you are not using it, and if you want to keep some of your valuables extra safe, you might think about getting a safe.

You also need to make sure your keys are out of sight and away from the door or letterbox so that they cannot be hooked and taken through the letterbox.


Install an alarm system

Installing an alarm system into your house is a great way to protect it. There are a variety of home security systems that you can choose from with a range of different features. Some can be controlled by your phone, with notifications being sent to you if something is detected. Some have cameras outside the house, and others have detectors inside the house. There are even some that have the option of a doorbell camera so that you can see who is at the door before you answer it. Whatever security system you choose, having something is better than having nothing at all.






Secure sheds and outhouses

Sheds and outhouses are more at risk of being broken into as they are separate from the main house. You can use chains and padlocks to secure these buildings, and you need to make sure that the windows and doors fit properly and are sealed. Not only might you have some valuable items in your outbuildings, but you may also have tools that will make it easier for people to break into your home.