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Many homeowners enjoy warm weather day and night by leaving doors and windows open. While this is a great way to catch a breeze and reduce A/C use, it’s important to understand that you’re increasing break-in risk. Being mindful of common mistakes, especially when heading out on summer vacation, goes a long way toward protecting your home. Below are several ways a locksmith can help you burglar-proof your home.

How Can You Protect Your Home This Summer?

1. Add Window Locks

Never underestimate a burglar’s ability to break-in through a window. These are often overlooked entry points, so consider adding locks. There are convenient, strong mechanisms that will still allow you to open your windows to let all the fresh air in without increasing the threat of a break-in.

2. Automate Your Lights

Burglars focus their efforts on dark, secluded parts of your yard, so light these areas up. Motion-activated floodlights are perfect for the job and are usually enough to scare off burglars. Place them above back doors and around windows that have large shrubs in front of them.

When you go on vacation, program your lights with a timer to turn on periodically, so they create the illusion that you’re home.

3. Upgrade to Deadbolts

locksmith-cincinnatiStandard door locks aren’t always enough to keep burglars out. Many can be easily bypassed with lockpicking kits or by breaking nearby windows and reaching in to unlock them.

You should consider upgrading to a deadbolt. These heavy-duty locks are placed above standard locks and feature a thick steel locking pin. They’re much more difficult to bypass and can withstand blunt force. Have a locksmith install them before you go on vacation.

4. Secure Your Privacy 

A security tip you can start right now is being mindful of your blinds. They provide a direct view into your home, which is how burglars usually pick out properties they want to burglarize. If you’re letting the sunlight in, keep the lights off. The glare can block entertainment centers, expensive electronics, and other target items from view. When you’re away, always close the blinds.

 

Whether you’re locked out or want to upgrade your locks, contact Mr. Lock Security. This locksmith has served Cincinnati, OH, since 1979 and provides industry-leading home security solutions. From door locks to home security cameras, their staff will carefully assess your needs, so your home is optimally protected. Call (513) 232-2424 to schedule security installation and connect on Facebook to learn more about this 24/7 locksmith.

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