As winter has arrived, now is the time that the nights draw in and we have much longer periods of darkness to contend with. As well as the fact that winter can cause problems to the home in the form of bad weather, these extended hours of darkness also put our homes at risk of burglars. As burglars don’t want to be seen, this time of the year is better for them – so it is a time that you should be extra vigilant.
There are many ways that you can guard your home against burglars – here are just a few ideas to get you started off…
Security Lighting
Because burglars like to operate under cover of darkness a really effective deterrent is security lighting. Particularly around doors and windows, and in less overlooked areas like the garden or any side entrances that you have to the home.
Make sure Doors and Windows are Secure
Burglars will look out for weak points so make sure that you always lock all doors and windows – even if you are just popping out or are out in the garden. Also make sure that outbuildings like sheds are secure, and if you have a garage check the doors – it may be wise to replace them with security garage doors from somewhere like this garage doors Bristol based company https://www.upandoverdoorsltd.co.uk/
Fit an Alarm System
An alarm system is a very good way to deter burglars – they act as a visual deterrent as a burglar will know that they are much more likely to be caught when breaking into a home that is alarmed.
