It’s easy to get complacent, especially in a low crime neighborhood. But just because you have friendly neighbors doesn’t make you invulnerable to burglary. And in any case, it can’t hurt to take a few extra security measures. Here are some guidelines for keeping you and your belongings safe:
- Don’t leave your remotes out: If you have an automatic door (which can easily be installed at a moment’s notice by Hudson Valley Overhead Doors and Operators for the right price), it is always wise to keep close tabs on your remotes. If you park one of your cars on the street and the other in the garage, then make sure you take your remote inside with you when not using it as opposed to leaving it out in the glove compartment, or even worse, visible for a burglar to see in passing.
- Lock up: Buy yourself a deadbolt lock. No matter what kind of door you have, automatic or manual, there will always be a place to put a lock. Take advantage of this, especially when you are out of town on business or vacation. The longer your home is dark, the more vulnerable it becomes. So if you’re going away for a week or more, you should take the necessary precautions.
- Cover your windows: Similar to the first tip, simple precautions to prevent easy access will go a long way. The less convenient you make life for burglars, the less likely it will be for them to go the extra mile to break in. Most often, burglars will scan a neighborhood, checking windows to see whether it’s even worth the risk in the first place. So if you cover the windows, especially if you’re out of town, most burglars will move you to the bottom of their to-do list, while a less careful neighbor may not be so fortunate.
- Get a solid door!: Technology is in constant flux. Keeping up on the latest in garage door security, and furthermore investing in a good door with a solid material that’s not easy to break through could save you a headache later.
Caution is security. The more careful you are now, the less you’ll have to worry about in the future. Cover your bases and you can rest easy, regardless of whether you’re just at work for a few hours, away on business for a few days, or on vacation for over a month. The most important thing to consider is that when you make life difficult for potential burglars, you are lowering the likelihood of