When moving into a high-crime area, it's understandable that you might be worried about thieves. However, you can protect your home with a few simple, low-cost measures to ensure thieves think twice before paying you a visit.
Stage One: Deterrents
Whether you live in an apartment or a house, your first line of defence will always be deterrents.
Dogs
Dogs can smell and hear people coming long before you can. They might also ward thieves off while you are out.
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Owning a home means security would be one of your paramount concerns. One of the most basic aspects of security to consider would be ensuring that your front door is not susceptible to break-ins. Nevertheless, you will find that there is a wide assortment of locking systems to choose from and this can make it difficult to decide on what would be best for your home. Below is a review of high-security locks that you could install at your front door.
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It goes without saying that we live in uncertain times, and you need to have not just one backup plan, but several. If you have traditionally put a lot of faith in things like safety deposit boxes or banks in the past, perhaps it's time to reconsider your position. What are some of the main reasons for having a safe in your office?
Keeping Cash on Hand
While banks may be relatively safe places these days, they are by no means your only option when it comes to accessing cash.
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If you manage a company with many individual offices inside the main suite, you may want a master key to open all of them; these master keys can even be made for your home's front and back doors, garage and any other entryway door. Note a few commonly asked questions about master keying so you can determine if it's the right choice for you and know what to discuss with a locksmith when you call.
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If a window has been broken or shattered by a brick, rock or anything else, then of course you will want to call for emergency glass repairs. Having broken glass all over your property and going without a window overnight can be very unsafe, not to mention unsightly. However, there are times when you should call for glass repair even if the window seems intact and hasn't already shattered. Note when this is and why you may need emergency repairs in such cases.
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