Your home is your castle, but that doesn’t mean that it should have to look like a fortress. Of course you want to keep yourself and your family safe. Of course you want to deter unwelcome intruders and thieves. But at the same time you want your home to look beautiful and welcoming to yourself, your family and the people who you actually want to be there. Many of us are concerned about our home security but may be reticent to employ greater security measures for fear that they could turn their tiny slice of domestic paradise into what looks likes a prison camp.
How To Improve Your Home's Security Without Sacrificing Its Beauty
You want a home that’s gorgeous. And you want a home that’s secure. Is it too much to ask for both? We don’t think so! We’ve already looked at some measures you can put in place to make your home more secure, but these may be redundant for some homes or too intrusive for others. Let’s take a look at some small and unobtrusive changes you can make which make a huge difference to your home security.
Re-think Your Doors & Door Locks
You may assume that a lock is a lock is a lock, but the sad truth is that many homes have woefully insecure front and rear doors. The doors themselves may not be secure and easy to kick or break down, but the locks can be easy to jimmy or remove altogether. Fortunately, you can make your exterior doors more secure without compromising the welcoming and flattering aesthetic they add to your home.
Simply replacing your existing lock with a jimmy-proof Mul T Lock cylinder can help with making your doors impregnable. If you’re really feeling security conscious, replacing your hollow core doors with solid core doors of solid wood, metal or fiberglass can make it virtually impossible to force.
Simply replacing your existing lock with a jimmy-proof Mul T Lock cylinder can help with making your doors impregnable. If you’re really feeling security conscious, replacing your hollow core doors with solid core doors of solid wood, metal or fiberglass can make it virtually impossible to force.
  Keyless Entry Door Lock With 50 Programmable Codes, amazon.com |
Lockset and Single Cylinder Deadbolt Combination Set, Set of 2, amazon.com
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Install CCTV (Closed Circuit Television)
CCTV systems are a brilliant option for those who live in a busy area, and may want a full record of activity outside of their homes. Installing CCTV on your home’s exterior not only wards off would-be trespassers, but can identify those who might be undeterred by the camera's’ presence. The protection provided by CCTV can also extend from your house and outbuildings to belongings that tend to remain outside, like vehicles. Ensure that your security camera installation is carried out by a professional, as they will know how to best install the device for maximum coverage.
  1080P WiFi Camera Wireless Surveillance Camera With Two-Way Audio, Motion Detection & Night Vision, amazon.com |
  1080P Security Camera with Ultra Clear 100ft Night Vision, Email Alert with Snapshot and 1TB Hard Drive, amazon.com |
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Give Your Windows A Security Boost
You’re worried that thieves might try to get into your home through your windows, but at the same time, you don’t want to besmirch them with ugly bars. What’s more, if your home has older, character-filled windows you might be reticent to replace them with newer UPVC windows. Don’t worry, your original windows can be made more secure without changing the way they look at all. Simply apply a protective security film to them. This type of film will help to absorb impact from break-in attempts and hold shattered glass together in case of breakage while remaining virtually clear and transparent so that you won’t even know it’s there.
See Who's At The Door
There was a time when if you wanted to see who was at your doorstep you’d need to install a big, ugly security camera. That’s hardly a measure that says “welcome”! Fortunately, security cameras have come a long way since then. In fact, it’s now possible to fit a camera that transmits in crystal-clear high definition into your doorbell.
Smart video doorbells send a video feed to your smartphone via a companion app, meaning that no matter where you are, you’ll be able to see who’s at the door. All through a device that’s perfectly discreet and aesthetically pleasing!
Smart video doorbells send a video feed to your smartphone via a companion app, meaning that no matter where you are, you’ll be able to see who’s at the door. All through a device that’s perfectly discreet and aesthetically pleasing!
  Ring Video Doorbell 2 with HD Video, Motion Activated Alerts, amazon.com |
  Video Doorbell with 9" Monitor, amazon.com |
Who says that a secure home has to be an ugly home?
Check out the stats on this infographic, below, for more information on why adding extra layers of security to your home is a good idea.
Check out the stats on this infographic, below, for more information on why adding extra layers of security to your home is a good idea.
Infographic courtesy of ihomealarmsystems.com
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