With lockdown easing and more and more of us finally leaving our homes once more – back to work, back to school and back to the pub! – This unfortunately gives one group of people an opportunity – burglars. Whilst one of the benefits of the lockdown was that burglaries decreased, unfortunately, it will once again start to rise as we all leave our homes empty.
Here are a few ways that you can do your best to make sure your home is a burglar’s dream…
Make sure that your doors and windows are locked at all times – even if you are out in the garden, it is important to ensure that you are not giving an opportunistic burglar easy entry to your home.
Invest in alarms and home security systems – A good home alarm can be a visual deterrent in itself to a burglar. As well as this, smart doorbells that link up to your home are another way to keep a close eye on your property when you are not in it.
Don’t forget your car – If you have a garage use it and keep your car in there. You can get secure garage doors from many places, such as this garage doors Gloucester based company. Cars are attractive to thieves so remember to keep yours safe.
Grow some Spiky Plants – One of the most popular ways for thieves to enter a home is through the back garden, as they have lower chances of being seen here than they do from the street. To make access difficult and unappealing to them, it is a good idea to grow some spiky plants around the perimeter fence of your garden.
