Key Fit Locksmiths - 5 Top Security Tips for Your Home

Here are 5 security tips that youcan use in your home. Our locksmiths in Newcastle are on hand tohelp with any issue you have. We cover the whole of the northeast including Washington, Hexham, Darlington, Wallsend and Whitley Bay.

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6 Top Security Tips for Your Home 
 
No one wants to think that their home could get broken into. But unfortunately, there are 
burglars everywhere – many of whom are opportunistic and will be happy to break in given 
half a chance. 
 
It doesn’t make sense to take risks. Fortunately, there are several simple and affordable 
steps you can take to secure your home so would-be burglars will be more likely to try their 
luck elsewhere. 
 
1. Get New Locks Fitted 
 
Locking your doors and windows is not enough – get high-quality locks that secure your 
home properly. 
 
It’s always worth updating your locks if they are not the most secure. Modern locks are very 
secure, and they can make breaking into your home very difficult. 
 
If you have old locks that could do with an update, hire a locksmith in Newcastle to get them 
professionally fit. 
 
2. Install an Alarm System 
 
As well as hiring a locksmith to fix new locks, it’s also a good idea to install an alarm system 
to protect your home. Thieves will be much happier to break into the home without an alarm 
system. 
 
Once you install it, get into the habit of setting it every time you go out so it becomes second 
nature. You should also put up a sign that makes it clear you have an alarm. 
 
3. Don’t Let Everyone Know You’re Away 
 
One of the best times for thieves to target your home is when you are away, so don’t make it 
obvious that no one is home. 
 
Get a smart light that turns on and off on a timer. Some lights will turn on all night, and some 
can turn on and off to make it look like someone is home. 
 
If you go away for a few weeks, cancel your milk delivery and get a trusted neighbour to pick 
up your post so it doesn’t pile up.  
 
4. Don’t Attract Opportunists 
 
Many thieves are opportunists. They will see a property that stands out to them and target it, 
so reduce the chances of this happening to you. 
 
Keep your valuables hidden and out of sight. If a passing thief peeps in through your window 
and sees your valuables, they may be more tempted to break in. Consider locking cash and 
jewellery in a safe. 
 
Don’t leave your shed open in the back garden, and don’t leave tools hanging around. 
Thieves can make use of them to break into your home. 
 
 
 
And always shut your windows and lock them. There’s nothing quite as inviting to a thief as 
an open window. 
 
5. Install a Security Camera 
 
Thieves hate security cameras, so set one up in your home. You can even get fake cameras 
that can make a thief think twice before breaking in. 
 
These days, you can get modern systems that are connected to the internet so you can view 
your cameras from your mobile phone anywhere you go and even get an alert when motion 
is detected. 
 
6. Get a Security Light 
 
A simple night security light is a great way to put off potential thieves. Set up a motion 
detector light at the front and back of your home, and when someone gets close, the light will 
turn on. 
 
It’s a simple way to deter would-be thieves, and it’s very affordable and easy to set up. 
 
Protect Your Home 
 
If the thought of your home being burgled keeps you up at night, make sure you take these 
simple steps to keep it safe. There’s no need to be paranoid, but it’s always sensible to take 
precautions. 
 
So hire a local locksmith in Alnwick to install safe locks on your home, beef up your security, 
and put these tips into practice. You’ll make your home a lot safer, and burglars will think 
twice before they try to break in.