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Surveillance cameras and alarm systems are important for the safety of your family and belongings, but you can also take other steps to boost your house security. After you get home monitoring installed by Alert Alarm, follow these other tips to better secure your house in Merrillville, IN.

Even these small and easy steps will go a long way in keeping you safe:

  • Secure Windows: Test all your window locks to ensure they work. You can also cut a piece of metal or wood that can sit on top of each frame. This will prevent it from being opened from the outside even when the window is not locked.
  • Create a One-Way View: Install a peephole in your front door and use it to see who is at the door before you open it every time. Close the drapes or blinds at the front of the house so people outside cannot see what is in your home. Open windows are an invitation to thieves who can see from your front porch what they want to take.
  • security systemsDon’t Leave a Spare Key Outside: Do not leave a spare key unattended anywhere on your property. People who are going to break in may start by looking for the key under doormats, on top of the doorframe, in the mailbox, or in a fake rock in your flower bed. Instead, leave the key with a trusted friend or neighbor.
  • Take Precautions Before Vacationing: If you leave for an extended period, take steps to make it look like you are not gone. Ask a friend to stay at the home while you’re away, or put your lights on a timer so they turn on at night. Have someone collect your newspapers and other packages, as a big pile of deliveries is an obvious sign you’re not home.
  • Practice Garage Security: Always keep your garage shut. Keep the door between your home and garage locked, or place a sensor on it so you know when it is opened.

If you don’t already have a house security system set up, contact Alert Alarm at (219) 738-2201 to discuss their available equipment. From fire detection systems to 24/7 monitoring, they provide the extra protection your home needs. Ask about their discounts for upfront payments when you talk with them!

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