Protecting your home from intruders is crucial to the safety of your family, but many people don’t realize how susceptible to break-ins they are until they talk to a commercial locksmith. A professional locksmith can inspect your home and give you suggestions for making your home safer. They aren’t just the people to call for lockouts. They are home security experts.  There are several key areas that people tend to overlook when trying to make their home safe, which are outlined below.

Make Your Home Uninviting To Intruders

Whether you’re protecting your house or an entire office building, it’s important to make the property uninviting for intruders. Thieves don’t want to take a chance on being seen, so there are some changes you can make to your exterior that will minimize the chance of a break-in.

• Keep windows free from trees and shrubs, which can conceal an intruder while he’s breaking a window or jimmying a lock.
• Talk to a residential or commercial locksmith about replacing the current locks with top quality locks such as Medeco, which are resistant to lock bumping.
• Most commercial locksmiths and some residential locksmith services can install a home security system that protects you 24/7. Locksmiths can usually install the system in one day.
• Install motion detectors outside so anyone sneaking onto your property will be flooded with light.
• Consult a locksmith for additional suggestions, such as an in-house safe.

Childproof Your Home

There are several ways you can protect children from injuries by following a few simple steps.

• Install outlet covers and cover electrical cords to prevent tripping.
• Fasten bookshelves to the wall so that children can’t pull them over if they decide to try climbing them.
• Railings on stairs and/or safety gates will protect children from accidental falls and restrict access to certain areas.
• Lower your hot water heater’s maximum temperature to 120° Fahrenheit to prevent scalding.
• Keep medicines, cleaning solutions and other toxic chemicals out of children’s reach. A residential locksmith can provide a locking cabinet or small, wall mounted safe for dangerous substances.
• Keep the phone number for a 24/7 locksmith next to your phone in case your child becomes accidentally locked in a storage room, car trunk, or other area.

Don’t Delay Window Or Sliding Door Repairs

Windows and sliding doors are two of the most common points of entry for intruders. If you don’t immediately call for sliding door repairs, you may leave your home open to intruders. Lock bumping to break in is particularly easy on some models of sliding doors, so be sure you contact a residential or commercial locksmith who will do emergency sliding door repairs on short notice. After the repairs, take the time to discuss other lock options to improve your home’s security. A locksmith will gladly evaluate your home’s risk factors and offer solutions.

Contact Accredited Lock and Hardware now at 954-467-8606 for a free locksmith consultation.