Saturday, February 6, 2010

Burglar proof your home ..3 steps to start

With all the home invasions and break in robberies in upscale neighborhoods, it amazes me how few of the homeowners have initiated even the basic steps to protect your home form invasion .

First ...check your windows for protection. This is generally available on newer windows with the slip locks on the sash ...those tabs you push in so that the window is locked. Check them all and keep them locked.

Second..if you are reading this, then you have a home computer. This is a real asset today in that you can install simple programs that keep a small video camera or two recording while you are gone. These are easily programmed to work certain hours of the day ( while you are gone ) or to record at random times. here is some info on video recording programs

TRENDnet SecurView Wireless Day/Night Pan/Tilt/Zoom Internet Surveillance Camera TV-IP422W (White)


Third ...Install EXTENDED deal bolts on ALL exterior doors. These are dead bolt systems that allow the plunger to extend into the door jamb AND the FRAMING behind the jamb. In fact, you are requiring any intruder to kick down the entire framing system of the door. This is very seldom done since the crooks are in a hurry . They kick it 2 or 3 times, see it isnt going to fail , go to another house. Success on your part.

Although simple for an experienced carpenter, the tools required and the ability are a little outside the scope of the do it your self guy or gal , and this is when you need to call Michael at 601 750 2274.

these are the basic steps that everyone should do in the entire subdivision. I am continually amazed that upscale neighborhood homes are not built with these steps completed.

call Michael for any advice or help .

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