No matter how safe your neighborhood may be, break-ins are always possible. Preventative steps are a must to protect your family and possessions. Luckily, there are many budget-friendly and highly effective door locks and tips for protecting your home. The following steps can help you to enjoy added security.

How to Prevent Home Break-Ins

1. Upgrade Your Locks

High-end door locks come in all shapes and sizes and can easily stand up against burglars. Many have sophisticated locks or deadbolts that can’t be broken with blunt force, and they’re often pick-proof as well. Add them to your windows and doors. There are also numerical punch-pads and scanning-pad locks. Work with a local locksmith to explore options for your home.

2. Eliminate Blind Spots

If you have brush-around windows or a rear door, burglars will target those as entry-points because they’ll have enough privacy to attempt a break-in. Trimming back this foliage regularly, either yourself or by hiring a professional, is a simple practice that will make your home less appealing to burglars.

3. Add Timed Lights

Well-lit areas are often enough to keep burglars from breaking in, so add timers to your exterior and interior lights, especially if you’re going on vacation. They’ll turn on as soon as it’s dark and create the illusion that someone’s home. You can also add motion sensor lights outside. These will often scare burglars away.

If you’re ready to upgrade your door locks, always hire a locksmith. Bill’s Locksmith Inc of Thomasville, NC, has served customers for over 17 years. They handle rekeying and lock installation for residential and commercial clients and are committed to providing fast emergency locksmith services. Call (336) 906-0824 to speak with a representative and visit their website to learn more about the company. You can also connect on Facebook for news and updates.