{"id":20790,"date":"2022-10-25T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T22:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=20790"},"modified":"2022-10-24T09:14:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T16:14:30","slug":"simple-changes-to-improve-home-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2022\/10\/simple-changes-to-improve-home-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Changes to Improve Home Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In today\u2019s world, everyone is looking for ways to stay safe. For most of us, the home is the one place where we can feel the safest. That doesn\u2019t mean that your home is entirely secure, though. You could be the target of theft, vandalism or other issues. Fortunately, you can make some simple changes to make your home feel safe and secure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Change Your Locks<\/strong><br \/>\nThe first step many homeowners take towards improving their security is changing their door locks. Replacing the locks will ensure that you are the only one with a key that can open the door, thus giving you control over who can enter your home. If you have several family members that need to access the door and don\u2019t want an excess of keys, consider electronic locks. These locks allow you to use a secret passcode to access the home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Light Up the Outdoors<\/strong><br \/>\nHomes feel much more secure when you can see who is outside. If you have a porch, consider turning the light on after sunset. Just be sure to utilize LED lighting if you plan to leave lights on for extended periods of time. LED bulbs use a very small amount of energy compared to traditional incandescent bulbs and won\u2019t hike up your electricity bill. You can also light your property with solar lights. These lights charge up during the day and automatically turn on when it gets dark. You can also use lights to illuminate walkways and other areas around your house. Motion-detection lights are another way to light up your outside area without wasting energy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Add Security Cameras<\/strong><br \/>\nAnother way to improve your home\u2019s security is by adding security cameras. Remote-access security cameras are a great way to watch your home from anywhere. You can watch the feed from an app on your phone, computer or TV. Many people with children or pets enjoy being able to monitor their activity throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As a landing pad after the stressful events of each day, your home should feel comfortable and safe so you can truly relax. Consider using these strategies to enhance your home security and make your house a safe haven for all those who call it home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.rismedia.com\/2022\/4-ways-to-improve-home-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 Ways to Improve Home Security<\/a> by Meghan Belnap | RISMedia housecall<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s world, everyone is looking for ways to stay safe. For most of us, the home is the one place where we can feel the safest. 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