10 Home Security Tips Every Columbus Homeowner Should Know
Simple, effective steps to make your Columbus home more secure against break-ins.
Columbus is a great place to live, but property crime happens everywhere. Here are 10 practical tips to improve your home security.
1. Upgrade to Grade 1 or 2 Deadbolts Standard builder-grade locks are easy to bypass. A Grade 1 or 2 deadbolt significantly increases your door security.
2. Rekey After Moving In You never know how many copies of your keys are floating around. Rekeying is affordable and gives you peace of mind.
3. Secure Sliding Doors Add a security bar or pin lock to sliding glass doors, which are a common entry point for burglars.
4. Install Motion-Sensor Lights Well-lit exteriors deter criminals. Motion-sensor lights at all entry points are inexpensive and effective.
5. Don’t Hide Spare Keys Outside Burglars know all the hiding spots. Instead, give a spare to a trusted neighbor or use a smart lock with temporary codes.
6. Reinforce Door Frames A strong lock on a weak door frame is ineffective. Use 3-inch screws in strike plates and consider a door frame reinforcement kit.
7. Lock Windows Many break-ins happen through unlocked windows. Lock them, especially on the ground floor and basement.
8. Use Timers on Lights When you’re away, use timers to simulate occupancy. Smart plugs make this easy and inexpensive.
9. Trim Bushes Near Entry Points Overgrown landscaping gives burglars places to hide. Keep bushes near doors and windows trimmed below window height.
10. Know Your Neighbors Neighborhood watch programs and simply knowing your neighbors dramatically reduce crime. Keep an eye out for each other.
Mobile Locksmith Columbus can help with locks, deadbolts, smart locks, and security assessments. Call (380) 777-8858 for a free consultation.