7 Ways to Beef Up Your Home Security

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• In an age where home invasions and theft remain
  among top concerns across residential communities
  nationwide, theres never been a better time to
  step up your security game.

While it may seem like a hassle in terms of the
time and money it takes to upgrade your home
security, taking the proper precautions could
potentially save you from a painful headache
later down the road.
Not to mention, it could also save the most
valuable thing of all your life.

• Here, we explore some easy and attainable ways to
  ensure your peace of mind.

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Adding a surveillance system to your front door
wont break the bank if you do it yourself. All
you need are 3 things to get started

• A computer
• A wireless webcam
• Surveillance software

Tacking on a webcam to your front door will allow
you to monitor any unusual activity while also
providing necessary evidence required by police.
Best of all, these easy-to-install technologies
are incredibly affordable.
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Sometimes all it takes is the sound of a vicious
bark on the other side of the door to scare away
potential intruders. Dogs are also highly
sensitive to strange noises and general feelings
of unease, making them more susceptible to catch
suspicious activity before you even know its
taking place. Theyre loyal too, ensuring extra
protection in the face of a dangerous attack.
Not only will you benefit from the security a
dog can bring, but youll also have a loving
companion that will surely change your life
for the better.
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• Just how much do you trust that neighbor you left
  your alarm code with while away on vacation? OK,
  it doesnt pay to be paranoid, but the truth of
  the matter is that sometimes people arent always
  what they seem. Even if your neighbor is
  trustworthy, all it takes is one brief mention of
  the code for a questionable eavesdropper to take
  advantage of the situation.
• Change your code frequently, and steer away from
  using obvious codes that could easily be
  connected to you. Codes to avoid include
• Your birthdate
• Telephone number
• Zip code
• Address number
• Consecutive numbers

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• A little home improvement can go a long way.
  Protecting your windows with security film has a
  number of big advantages
• An added layer of privacy
• Protection from shattered glass caused by
  vandalism, break-ins, and disasters
• Increased home value and appearance
• Improved energy-efficiency

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• Just moved into a new place? Change the locks!
  While the chances of a former resident sneaking
  into your home are probably slim, it can and
  does happen. The same goes for losing your key.
  If the key is found by somebody else, your
  chances for a break-in automatically increase.
• Upgrade any doors lacking in security with an
  extra deadbolt to decrease a burglars ability to
  pick the lock. Be sure to also lock all doors and
  windows in those sometimes more forgettable
  areas, including
• Garage doors
• Screen doors
• Balcony doors
• Basement windows

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Saving on energy is a major concern for
money-saving homeowners, but it never hurts to
leave on a couple energy-efficient lamps near the
windows to give the illusion that someone is at
home (even when youre not). Take your lights to
the next level by investing in outdoor motion
sensor lights and decorative solar lights around
the landscaping to thwart off any late night
lurkers who rely on the darkness of night to spy
on your property.
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Protect your family heirlooms, expensive jewelry,
and other valuable items in a safe. Locking up
personal documents can also help you avoid the
nightmare of stolen checkbooks and identity
theft. They dont call it a safe for nothing!
There are a variety of safes available to suit
your security preferences however, the general
rule of thumb is to buy something larger than
what you would typically consider in order to
accommodate extra inventory as it comes along.
For extra security, keep your safe hidden in an
area thats out of plain view so its less easily
detectable.
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Scorpion Window Film offers a variety of
residential window tinting options for homeowners
seeking extra protection from UV rays, weather
events, vandalism, suspicious criminal activity,
and more. Ensure peace of mind in your home by
going online at ScorpionWindowFilm.com or by
calling [phone].