With crime on the rise, many homeowners find themselves scrambling to get their house secure and begin on their vigilant routine of securing their homes themselves. Sure, the safety of your family and home is reliant on how aware you are of your surroundings and how much effort you put into securing your property, but we advise you to not only rely on your actions and DIY measures. Your best bet is to do safety measures while at home, but alongside an effective alarm system.
Combating Crime With Double Force
We at Integrated Security Services have compiled a list of inexpensive solutions you can easily incorporate into your home today along with your alarm system.
Sure, keep an observant eye on how your home appeals to criminals from the outside. Ensure that your home appears busy even when there’s no one physically at home. Switch on the television, keep lights on or ask a trusted friend or family member to do it for you if you are on holiday. Check, and doublecheck, that every door and window is closed properly and locked every night before going to bed or leaving the house to avoid giving criminals an easy way in. Close the curtains and blinds at night as well.
After doing all this – and here’s the most important bit – be sure to set your alarm system. Whether leaving the house in the morning and before going to bed at night, set your alarm system. And if you don’t have an alarm system, it’s time to purchase one.
Alarm Systems Are Affordable As They Are Effective
Securing your home with effective alarm systems is a great solution to home security and it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. What will cost you an arm or a leg is the possessions you will have to replace after criminals stole them while you were sleeping, thanks to a non-existent alarm system failing to wake you up with loud noises. There’s many types of alarm systems available, all boasting different price ranges, features and benefits. So what are you waiting for? Get to the shops and purchase a device which will elevate your home security to new heights and give you peace-of-mind that no DIY measure will ever give.
If You’ve Got It, Use It
If you’re fortunate to reside in a home which boasts an already-built in alarm system, avoiding the use of it isn’t the best choice. Whether it’s sitting unused due to malfunctioning or is so old that its alarm sounds something like a mouse’s whisper, then get it fixed or upgraded. You may find that simply repairing or upgrading the system is cheaper than buying a new one. However, get the professionals in to upgrade or repair your system and don’t attempt it DIY-style. You’ll find yourself in regret if you were burgled whilst having an inactive alarm system which could have easily prevented this criminal activity in the first place.
Crime Stats Are Alarming, So Contact Us Now!
To learn more about our products and services at Integrated Security Services, give us a call today.