With burglary rates rising over the last few years it has become more important than ever to have your house as secure as possible, not only when your not in but even when you are asleep. There are many different factors that affect just how much of a target your house is and you want to work to make your house as inaccessible to intruders as possible. Here are some simple things you can do to ensure your house is as secure as possible on the outside:
Shrubberies – Make sure your plants and bushes in your gardens are trimmed down so they don’t hide any places of access to your home. You may think you are just providing your self with privacy but you are also creating a great place for would be intruders to hide their entrance to your home.
Lighting – If you think that the brightest lights you can find are the best for guarding your home then you could be mistaken as the extra bright lights create a lot more shadows in the dark meaning a trespasser could hide easier as the bright light would make it harder for you to see them. If you buy lower strength bulbs for your outdoor lights it would create less shadow and you would be able to spot the person much more quickly, it would also mean passer bys would be able to see what they were doing from a further distance.
Garage Doors – With garages being either completely detached from the house or attached to a rarely used part of the house gives thieves a great opportunity as they are less likely to be heard or seen. It has been known for a thief to steal a car and other possessions out of a persons garage while they sleep and even occasionally while they are in the house so ensuring it is as safe as possible has never been as important. The best way in which for you to do this is to fit an electric automatic door system, you can obtain a system like this for less than £160 now so it is also fairly cheap.
Fencing – If at the back of your home you have a garden then you may want to think about fitting some fencing around the back, especially if the garden is attached to a public foot path, cycle track or other open public land. For extra precaution you could plant thorn bushes or something similar like a holly bush underneath the fencing just to act as a deterrent.
There are many more steps you can take to secure the outside of your home and you can find more details either online or even your local police station or DIY store should be able to give you advice on the most effective forms of outdoor security.