Looming Summer Holidays
For many people to the north, escaping the dreary cold of winter for the glimmer and shine of summer down south is always a time to look forward to. But alas, many also frown on the prospect of leaving their home unattended and left at the mercy of burglars while they are enjoying themselves somewhere in Australia or Africa and vice versa for the southerners. They certainly don’t like the prospect of having their home entered and burglarized while they are work up a suntan somewhere in Argentina or Brazil. But there are solutions and here are just a few of them.
The first line of defence
We all know that neighbours will help us when we are absent. What we don’t always appreciate is that a strong security fence can do more than that. It can actually act as a deterrent to burglars. Before you depart for your vacation this coming summer, enlist the services of a professional fencing contractor, to install a strong security fence around your property. Tell him to build a high fence at the back of your house to discourage intruders from entering your home that way.
Light up the grounds
Grounds that are covered in darkness are fertile hunting grounds for burglars. The panacea for this ailment is in having bright lights cover every dark sport around your house and grounds. You should install emergency lighting for the dark corners, back and sides of your house, the reason being that they provide potential hiding places for robbers and thieves. You can even install motion sensing lights at strategic places to assist in lighting up the whole grounds at automatic intervals. Doing so will divert the interests of burglars to other less defended robbery sites.
Have your pool fenced
If you have a pool, properly fencing it is basic common sense as it is required by law that a pool must be fenced. Pool fencing is not only necessary but is also advisable if you want to add more security to your home. A properly fenced pool will add hindrance to burglars who may try to access your house by approaching from the pool area.
Install an alarm system
Installing a home security system in your house will add safety to your home when you are not there. Your neighbours will hear the alarm go off and will investigate. Alternatively, you should approach your local police station and tell them of your absence. They will provide periodic patrols to your house and a patrol may coincide with the activation of your alarm system.
The automated solution
One of the most efficient security options is having a home automation system installed. The system can practically do all your activities for you as if you were still in the house. Some of the tasks it can do include opening and shutting doors, draw and open curtains, turn the lights on and off at synchronized intervals from you mobile phone and so on. It’s just colossal and you’ll be surprised at its affordable price.