5 Cost-Effective Ways to Improve Your Home Security

As we spend more time at home — or even when we’re away — ensuring our property stays secure is vital. The good news? You don’t have to spend a fortune. Here are five practical and affordable ways to ramp up your home’s security.

1. Landscape with security in mind

Walk around your property and look for areas that could offer hiding spots for intruders. Clear away overgrown grass, shrubs or plants that obscure visibility. Keeping landscaping neat and open reduces potential hiding spots and increases visibility around your home.

2. Ensure sufficient outdoor lighting

Proper outdoor lighting plays a crucial role in deterring offenders. A well-lit property increases visibility and raises the chance that someone — neighbours or passersby — might notice suspicious activity.

3. Set a security routine

Make it a habit to lock all doors, secure windows, and activate your alarm (if you have one) every time you leave the house or go to bed. Regular routines reduce the chance of leaving vulnerable points unattended.

4. Secure sliding doors

Sliding doors are a common entry point for burglars because they can be easier to force or lift open. Installing key-operated locks or patio bolts helps. Alternatively, inserting a wood or metal dowel into the sliding track can limit the door’s movement and make it harder to open from outside.

5. Don’t leave clues of your absence

If you’re away from home for some time, make sure there are no obvious signs that the house is vacant — such as uncollected mail or newspapers lying around. Ask a neighbour or friend to collect your mail or newspapers, and avoid leaving the house looking deserted.

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