DIY Home Security Basics

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Increasing your home’s security is an excellent way to improve your peace of mind and to take a swipe at your home insurance costs. You don’t have to fork over thousands to a security agency either if you take advantage of these DIY home security tools. If these tips don’t fulfill your need for home security, the North Georgia Insurance Center in Commerce, GA can help you find more ideas to protect your family and your property.

Doors, Windows, and Locks

Few things can beat a physical barrier for preventing criminals from accessing your home. If your locks are easily defeated, then even the most robust system of alarms and cameras won’t stop the thieves from finding something to steal. Check the integrity of the frames, replace damaged components, and upgrade to thicker and sturdier materials. Add a dead bolt to each door and add a lock to any window without one.

Alarms

An audible alarm that triggers when a door, window, or another opening is breached draws attention to your home, which is the last thing a criminal wants. Although, it may be harder or more expensive to configure your entry alarms to contact law enforcement automatically.

Lighting and Landscaping

While burglars can strike in the broad light of day, visibility always plays a significant role in how they decide to strike. Motion-sensing flood lights will spook many would-be criminals, and removing tall brush near doors and windows eliminates the opportunity for them to work on breaking your locks in the shadows.

Security Cameras

For DIY home security, the most promising technology available is the modern surveillance camera. A few cameras can keep eyes on the perimeter of most home lots for $200 to $1,000 depending on the quality of the camera selected. Upper-end models connect wirelessly, have night-vision to stay viable around the clock, record audio and video in high-quality formats, and can be remotely viewed through computer applications.

Reach out to us for any questions on home insurance. Visit our North Georgia Insurance Center in Commerce, GA or give us a call to learn how to start your home insurance policy today.