Home security essentials
I had my home broken into and was there while it happened. It was scary, to say the least.
Through my job as a security and safety expert, I’ve researched just about every form of home protection since then and tried probably hundreds of security devices. Here’s what I learned.
Reinforce your doors
Most burglars come through a door. That’s how they got into my home. Besides locking your doors, you also should reinforce them. Normally, it only takes two strong kicks to breach a locked door. Strengthening your door takes a little time but won’t cost too much.
First, upgrade to a Grade 1 deadbolt. Next, switch out the strike plate with a four-screw (or more) strike box and a new lip door strike plate with 8cm-long screws.
Install a smart lock
My husband never locks doors. Ever. I fixed the problem by purchasing smart locks that automatically lock when the door closes. If you have someone like my husband at home, look at choosing a smart lock for your home.