How to Protect your Home from Burglars

top 4 security tips from Locksmith New York to keep your home burglar free

Avail of Locksmith New York top 4 security tips to keep your home burglar free:

1. Place yourself in the burglar's shoes. Walk with a friend around your property and ask yourself - "if I was the burglar how will I break in". Your friend may spot vulnerable entry points that you may overlook.

2. Don't give a would-be intruder any clues that you are away and your home is empty. Avoid dead giveaways like closed drapes, bulging mailbox, or having no garbage cans out on collection day. Have a trusted neighbor empty your mailbox and take out your trash when you are away. Turn down the volumes of phones so they cannot be heard from outside.

3. Install burglar deterrents. Equip your home with a security alarm, motion detectors and window security bars. A dog may be your best friend but is a burglar's worst enemy. Dogs are great burglar deterrents due to their menacing barks that scare away many unwanted intruders. Make the presence of your real or pretended dog noticeable with "beware dog" signs on your fence, a dog house or a loose chain or bowl.

4. Secure all doors. A worn out or poorly constructed door frame can be easily opened by the burglar. Make sure that all your exterior doors are reinforced with wood or steel. Any type of sliding glass door is a preferred choice for a potential burglar. Protect your door from being lifted out of its track by installing screws into the door's upper track.