Now’s the time to make subtle home security changes

HOME security is a round year concern, but summertime is when you should opt for those security adjustments you’ve always promised to make. The long evenings is the time for fitting locks, installing security lights etc. This is the time to bolster home security measures and enjoy peace of mind come autumn.

Due to ever increasing concerns regarding break-ins and property related crime, it pays to consider some preventive measures that will help ensure better security but often people have a tendency to bolt the door after the horse has gone. Finding a professional security installer is always the recommended route to take when it comes to advice on fitting a professional alarm system.

But there are many additional security benefits that you can add to your home – at a relatively low cost - and can be found at local DIY outlets. For example, outdoor lighting, sensor lighting, alarms, motion detectors, cameras, locks for sheds, are all aspects of home security that you can do yourself. Sensor lights are easily installed and will make a thief ’s task more difficult, as will a well-secured shed with proper locks.

Patio and conservatory doors are a prime target for thieves as they are not as secure as other entry points to the home and will therefore need to be bolstered by an additional locking device. Even adding extra timber panels to the back of shed doors is another simple measure you can take that will only require a drill and a few screws.

Simple internal window alarms are another easy option and they can be placed at the window’s inner opening and will sound the alarm if the window is opened externally. Security is one of the most important aspects of life and never more so then when it comes to home security.

That’s why it’s essential for us to have a safe and reliable home security system. Burglars are well aware of the modern methods of security and this can make us feel vulnerable in our homes. But by making some simple, often inexpensive, additions to your home now, it will ensure you’ve just completed the most important piece of work around the house.