5 WAYS TO SECURE YOUR NEW HOME

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5 WAYS TO SECURE YOUR NEW HOME
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• Moving into a new home can be an exciting time,
  but its easy to get caught up in the excitement,
  and forget about keeping you, your family and
  your new home, safe.
• One of the most important things you should do
  when you move home is to conduct a thorough
  security assessment of the entire property,
  including the yard, garage and any other
  buildings belonging to the property, and if
  possible, try to do this before you move in, that
  way you can address any potential concerns before
  you begin living in it. You can also seek help
  from a security expert such as your local
  locksmith, who will be able to check the entire
  property and help you upgrade or replace any
  locks or security systems should it be necessary.

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• Below are some simple but highly effective tips
  for keeping your new home as secure as possible,
  at all times
• Keep your doors lockedall the time!
• Such a simple thing to do, but one so many either
  forget to do, or dont think necessary to do.
  Locking your home while youre not in it is of
  course essential, but you should also keep it
  locked when youre inside, especially if youre
  upstairs and might not be alerted to an unwelcome
  visitor entering through an unlocked door.

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• Give your front entrance a clear view
• Trees or shrubs that may provide cover for a
  burglar or intruder trying to gain unlawful entry
  to your home, should be removed or significantly
  trimmed back so that you (and anyone passing or
  living nearby) has a clear view of all your
  entranceways.
• Keep valuable out of sight
• Again, such a simple tip, but one so many forget
  to do, or dont think necessary. Window shopping
  is a real hobby for thieves, and showing off the
  expensive items that lie within your home, may
  prove too tempting to a thief, and a determined
  thief, is a dangerous one. Keep valuable items
  out of sight or close your drapes and pull down
  your blinds when youre not at home or are in bed.

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• Make burglars believe someone is home
• Even if youre only going to be away for one
  night, if a burglar gets the impression that your
  home is vacant, they wont hesitate to try and
  break in. Some simple ways of helping to make
  your home looked lived in is to set a timer on
  some of your lights or lamps and ask a neighbor
  to remove mail that might be building up in your
  mailbox.

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• Invest in high quality locks and a home security
  system
• High quality locks are every homeowners first
  line of defense, and your local locksmith will be
  able to advise you as to whether yours need
  upgrading or replacing. You could also invest in
  a self-monitored or company-monitored security
  system if youre looking for more advanced
  security, and again, your local locksmith will be
  able to talk through the systems that would work
  best for you.
• You didnt move home to become the victim of a
  burglary, and investing in home security is
  always worthwhile, so pop in to your local
  locksmiths or schedule a home assessment to make
  sure your new life in your new home, doesnt
  become compromised.

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  staff skilled in locksmith services for both
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  If you are looking for a locksmith or safes or
  garage door service in Huntington Beach or Orange
  County, visit our website or call us at (714)
  841-0141.