Your home should be a space of peace and security. In today's age, it’s important to secure your home to keep yourself, loved ones and belongings safe. With some basic security tips, you can feel more safe in your own home.
Set up a security system
Consider installing a home alarm system. This system can alert you of suspicious activity inside and outside your home.
For example, there are security systems with motion detectors. They can send notifications to your phone if activity is picked up. Some systems even contact your local police department if someone tries to break in.
Burglars are more likely to be deterred if they notice signs of a security system being associated with your home. One important addition to your security system is security cameras.
Add security cameras
Security cameras give you a great advantage in protecting your property. The sight of a security camera alone can potentially deter burglars.
Many of the latest security camera tech are affordable and provide clear images when recording. These recordings can help law enforcement to identify individuals if theft is committed.
Don't forget the garage
Burglars often enter the home from garage doors. Once a burglar gains access through the garage door, they are hidden and not as likely to be seen by neighbors.
This gives them plenty of time to break into the next door, which will give them access to your home. For this reason, keep these doors locked when not in use.
Setting up security systems such as cameras and securing all potential entrances, including your garage, will help improve the safety and security of your home. Keep these tips in mind and speak to a local security company for more information and advice.
About the Author
Judy Szablak
With over 30 years in the industry, Realtor Judy Szablak has been on national television for her real estate expertise on the HGTV Network, featured on Martha Stewart Living Radio "Morning Living” , NPR radio as an expert real estate panelist, It’s Relevant News channel, and quoted in the Wall Street Journal for her in depth knowledge of Fairfield County Connecticut real estate.
She was also on the local NPR radio station (WSHU) as a Fairfield County CT real estate expert. Judy has provided multiple online respected news sources with her real estate expertise including The Daily Easton, The Daily Weston, The Daily Fairfield, The Daily Stamford and The Daily Greenwich, as well as in print in the New York Post. She is a weekly Real Estate Columnist for WestportNow.com, another real estate column "Real Estate With Judy” is syndicated through Hearst CT Media Online and seen in The Connecticut Post, The Danbury News-Times, The Stamford Advocate, The Greenwich Time, The Hour, Fairfield Citizen, Westport News, Darien News, New Canaan News and the Wilton Villager.
Judy is also the author of the book, The Art of Buying or Selling a Home, available at all major book retailers. Additionally, Judy has been nationally recognized in a number of national real estate trade magazines, some with distribution to over 1 million members. She was featured in Real Estate Today as early as 1994 for her commitment to, and implementation of technology in real estate. Judy appeared in the Certified Residential Specialist Magazine, as she provided advice on marketing strategies and ethics in the article titled "Marketing Makeovers.”
Judy was also featured in REALTOR® Magazine, regarding image enhancement for Realtors. She was again featured in REALTOR® Magazine, in an article on "Achieving Flow” and operating at optimal peak performance. In another article in the same publication, Judy offered guidance to fellow real estate professionals as she explored the topic of implementing and maintaining personal websites. She has appeared in The Council of Residential Specialists Magazine, which featured her ideas regarding technology. Additionally, Judy authored an article on marketing and technology for the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Online Magazine. On two occasions, in 2015 and 2017, she appeared as a featured agent in Top Agent Magazine. I have a few other websites- www.TheCtrealtyBlog.com www.CtHomesAndRealEstate.com www.BestWestportHomes.com www.ThePetitePowerhouse.com www,SzablakConsulting.com
