Do you have plans to renovate your home? Or maybe build a new one as an investment?
Several factors make a house livable, one of which is security. As early as possible, consider security measures and preventive steps to protect your loved ones from break-ins and property crimes.
Over 2 million home burglaries are committed worldwide every year. This is alarming, and what’s worse is that they could have been prevented with the right security systems. Many factors determine whether your property is more likely to be targeted by burglars.
These factors include visibility, landscaping, lighting, fencing, window placements, door locations, and locks. We must make decisions about these factors in the design and planning stage of the house.
Planning home security may help you identify and target your house’s weak spots and reduce the risk of thieves breaking in. Today, we’ll share a quick guide to making your home more secure and significantly decreasing your chances of becoming a victim of burglary.
This includes some options you might want to consider and some steps you can take. The tips range from cheap and easy DIYs to more expensive and professional ones. You can decide on these based on your personal preference. I prefer the time and money you will invest against invasion and theft.
The Basic Requirements of Home Security
- Surveillance (seeing what is happening inside and outside your home)
- Sensors (knowing when there is movement, water, fire, or smoke in your home)
- Locks (securing your home with physical barriers)
Securing Your Location
The first step in building is picking your location. You must first research your suburb’s crime rate and understand how those crimes were committed. This will help you get the appropriate design to target local crime trends and improve your home’s security.
Windows And Balconies
Carefully design the position of second-story windows and balconies so they cannot be broken in by climbing external fixtures such as gutters, drain pipes, or tall trees. This is important so that burglars can’t easily access those entry points.
Door Placements
Make sure that the front of the house and main access points are well-lit and visible from the street. This will help deter intruders, who will stay conscious that your neighbors might see them.
Locks
Locks should be positioned somewhere that cannot be opened from the inside. Most burglars will attempt to break in using windows, so secure your door by fitting deadbolt locks.
Hide Expensive Assets
Make sure that your room doesn’t show your expensive appliances and jewelry. Design your rooms so that power outlets or furniture can cover your valuables from the house’s exterior (Windows, Balconies, etc.).
Secure Assets in Groups
High-value Assets grouped in the same room, such as the living room or kitchen, can make zoned alarm systems work their wonders. They can make securing these assets more accessible and reduce the need for a whole bunch of systems in other areas.
Pre-Wired Security Systems
Hard-wired security systems are more challenging to disable than custom-fitted systems. Basic systems are excellent but maybe a bit lacking for houses with more than three bedrooms. For added confidence, it may make sense to go beyond basic packages and get the pre-packaged three doors and a primary motion detector and carefully consider some of the additional components necessary to create a more comprehensive protection package.
Panels
Your security systems should be easy and convenient for you to access. Your alarm panels should be on the nearest door, and your panic buttons should be beside your bed.
Security Cameras
Security cameras are an essential component of a home security system. Visible cameras will help deter burglars, and recorded footage can help you identify suspects and recover items after a break-in. Wireless Wi-Fi-capable cameras can be easily remotely accessed through your smartphone and tablet.
This helps you see your home’s interior and exterior from anywhere, preventing disasters and keeping an eye on your loved ones. As an additional measure, these cameras should be in protected enclosures to make them difficult to tamper or destroy.
Please feel free to offer comments, feedback, or experiences on designing your home security system below.