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I've Noticed Some Unsafe Things I Do Around The House
As a new dad, whose son isn't quite motoring around the house yet, but who soon will be, I've started to notice everything, and have decided that my kitchen is practically a war zone for the little guy. Water boiling on the stovetop, meat under the oven broiler, knives sharp enough to cut through, toxic products under the sink, and about a million other things that catch my eye every minute of every day.
With smaller children around the house, it's critically important to take extra care whenever you're in the kitchen. When boiling water or cooking on the stovetop, turn the handles in so curious hands can't grab them from below. Close the oven door after removing a hot dish, even if you're going to put the dish right back in the oven. Lock lower-level cupboard doors, particularly those with toxic cleaning supplies, or even move them to a more secure location in your home.
With a little effort, and smoke detectors as a complete part of your alarm system monitored by ADT home security, you can secure your kitchen and protect the smaller children around your house who don't know any better without help from us.
Doing Some Gardening Helped Me Secure My Storage Shed
I love doing yard work, gardening, and general outdoor cleanup and maintenance around my yard during the good-weather months. It occurred to me that I have a lot invested in the various tools of the trade, and that's when I got the idea to shore up the security of my tool shed.
I got looking around at all my various shovels, rakes, saws, pruners, hand tools, lawnmower, and tiller and realized I'd be mighty unhappy if I came out one day to discover they'd all been stolen. I actually stopped what I was doing right then and went to my local hardware store. I wound up purchasing a couple of different kinds of locks and locking mechanisms and went to work.
I installed top and bottom sliding locks, which help to keep the secondary door solid and in place. On the primary door I was able to install a commercial grade deadbolt lock, complete with case hardened steel. Instantly, I felt better, like my gear was really safe and secure. Don't know why it took me so many years to do this, but it did.
My next step is to see if I can extend my monitored ADT home security system to my shed. The way I look at it, I don't think I can ever be too protective when it comes to my house, my belongings, and my family. How about you?
Yard Work and Home Security
Whenever you leave home for an extended period of time, one of the first items of business should be to arrange someone to take care of your yard, summer and winter.
One trick burglars use to gauge whether or not someone is home is the condition of the lawn. If your lawn is consistently mowed each week, two weeks of growth can tip a burglar to your absence. If your driveway and sidewalks are normally shoveled after a snowstorm, the presence of accumulated snow can also cause a would-be thief to start casing your home for a planned burglary.
It's actually not too difficult to make arrangements for the upkeep of your property while you're out of town. Consider contacting a neighbor, a family member, a trusted friend from work or church, or even a contracted service. They'll be happy for the work, even if it's only for a week or two.
Remember, home security is something that needs your attention on various levels. A monitored ADT home security system can help protect your house whether you're home, gone to the store, or away for the summer. Don't leave anything to chance.
Window Stickers And Yard Signs Really Do Work
Some people think that home security company window decals and yard signs are just a form of advertising. Well, in a manner of speaking this is true. It's advertising that your house is fully protected and if you're a would-be burglar you should just shuffle along.
Security stickers and signs do work. I was at a store today and saw several signs that told me the store was under video surveillance. I'm not a criminal and wasn't doing anything wrong, but my natural instinct was to look around to see if I could spot the security cameras. We all do it. There is something ominous about security and surveillance systems, and we take notice whether we're doing something wrong or not.
When you have an ADT home security system professionally installed, your system comes with a window decal and a yard sign. Use them. They work, and that's why they're included as a part of every monitored ADT home security burglar and fire alarm system.
Weekend Camping Trip Has Me Thinking About Home Security
Later this month we're going camping for the entire weekend. This means no one will be in our house for three days. I decided I'd better do something about that.
I bought some timers so I could cause some lamps and a television to turn on and off at different times of the day and night while we're away. This is a very good way to simulate being home. It's pretty easy to set up – just monitor your own habits for a few days and then replicate them with the timers.
I also made arrangements for a neighbor to collect my mail and newspapers. Leaving those things uncollected for even one night can tip off a smart burglar that no one is home. We're leaving our house empty, but the last thing we want to come home to is an empty house.
Just as we walk out the door we're arm our monitored ADT security system. This is a great way to ensure 24/7 protection while we're away. Should anything go wrong, they'll have local emergency units on their way, probably faster than dialing 911.
Even short trips require a diligent home security plan. Make your monitored ADT home security system a key part of that plan.