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August 15, 2011
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Burglaries happen in different suburbs around Australia every week. To avoid complacency about your home security, take proactive measures to prevent a burglary from happening to you. These simple yet effective tips can go a long way in helping secure your home, belongings, and your family.
Physical Deterrents: Doors
Setting up prominent physical deterrents in your everyday exit and entry points are the best way secure your house. Extra security doors can help deter would-be intruders and act as a security measure when strangers ring your bell.
Three Common Myths about Home Security
August 7, 2011
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No matter where you live or how secure you believe your home is, the truth is that anyone’s house could be burglar-prone without proactive measure to deter intruders. You probably hold at least one of these three common myths about home security.
1. Alarms are a Complete Home Protection System
When it comes to home security, one of the major misconceptions is that alarms are a complete home protection system in themselves. Nothing could be further from the truth. Think about the situation from the burglar’s point of view. The first thing the burglar sees when scouting properties is whether you have clear deterrents like security doors or screens, which make any break-in much more difficult.
Home Security Tips for Seniors and the Elderly
July 30, 2011
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Seniors and the elderly are just as prone to burglaries as any other sector of society. As many live alone or feel vulnerable, it’s advisable for every senior citizen to take proactive charge of their home security. People who are close to an elderly person should help them secure their residence with these practical tips. From enforcing entry points with security doors to building relationships with the local neighbourhood, these easy strategies will help you protect your home and belongings.
Deter Intruders before Break-In
The best way to secure your home is prevention. Deter would-be intruders before break-in by using a combination of visual deterrents.
Top Five Personal Security Tips
July 27, 2011
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Like home security, personal security is something to proactively manage in all aspects of your life. Whether it’s home, work, or in social situations, staying observant and safeguarding your personal security can help you avoid dangerous situations that can put you, your family, and your belongings at risk.
At Home
Keep your house secure with a range of security tools. Security doors can be installed at each doorway to deter intruders before break-ins as well as to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your entrances. Brightly lit outdoor areas with motion sensor lights also help deter burglars. Security screens as a safeguard your windows and outdoor spaces by acting as a barrier against quick break-ins, which can be encouraged with exposed glass panes at windows and next to doors.
Five Security Strategies for Moving House
July 22, 2011
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Thousands of people move house every year, uprooting their things and families to a completely new place. In the busy process of moving, most of us rarely think about security in our new home. Yet, there are bound to be lots of security issues in taking on new locks, keys, and place of residence from people we’ve probably never met. Here, we look at these in more detail and find out how you can secure you new place against unwanted intrusion.
Locks and Keys – Do You Need to Change These?
While you don’t have to change locks at your new house, the only way you can account for every single key is to do so. There’s no way of knowing how many people before you have made extra keys for each entrance into your house. Once you’ve changed the locks, it’s sensible to install deadlocks, security doors, and secure your windows (see below) to make sure absolutely all the entrances are fully protected.
KIDS FALL FROM HOME WINDOWS DURING WINTER TOO
July 18, 2011
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Experts agree: Flyscreens do little to prevent a fall.
With winter fast approaching, parents are reminded that children fall from windows and balconies in the cooler months too.
According to Philip Van Der Woerd, Managing Director of SecureView Australia, falls from windows and balconies is no longer a problem associated only with summer.
“While the number of incidents normally spikes during the summer months, our milder winters mean many people keep their windows open year-round,” he says. “As a result, we are seeing a significant number of children falling from windows in winter.”
According to Kidsafe NSW, one child falls from a home window or balcony every week in Australia. This can lead to serious injury or death.
How Burglars Use Social Media to Find You
July 17, 2011
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Social media has revolutionised the way we share and go about business in many ways. While sites like Facebook and Twitter have made it possible to connect with people all over the world, without proactive effort to secure your private information, you could be opening yourself and your family up to burglars.
Status Updates
In the physical world, there are some great ways to secure your house, with home security tools such as security screens and doors and bright motion sensor lights. You can also avoid advertising your absence with the use of timed lights and radios, stopping newspaper deliveries and having a neighbour park their car in your driveway.