subject: Getting Colorado Home Security Plans up to Speed [print this page] Getting Colorado Home Security Plans up to Speed
There are a number of ways to create a solid home security plan in Colorado, but almost any system will eventually fall out of date. Devices change over time, and criminals will find ways to get around just about every lock and even some alarms. To make sure your system is up to date, all you have to do is run a check of all the devices every so often. Follow these tips to make sure your home security plan is up to speed.
1. Change the door locks. Lock technology might seem to be fairly static, but there have been great strides in recent years and locks have been created which simply can't be picked. Even if you don't decide to go for this excellent option, you will do yourself a favor by getting more powerful deadbolt locks to replace any flimsy ones protecting your front and back doors. You'll make the work of thieves far more difficult.
2. Get the entire perimeter well-lit. Many home security experts will tell you that the level of lighting you have set up around your house will be equivalent to the security level. Thinking about burglars in the night will illustrate the point. Approaching a house that is dark and has no exterior lights is almost like a helping hand. On the other hand, approaching a house with motion-sensor lights will almost immediately scare off a prowler, while interior lights on timers might fool them even before that.
3. Let your yard do some work for you. Using a yard to your advantage is easier than it might originally seem. To keep prowlers away from your windows (often a place of entry), simply plant bushes that have a high concentration of thorns. Anyone getting too close will feel the sting. Meanwhile, keep bushes trimmed back from entranceways so no one has the opportunity to sneak up on you when you are going out or coming back. Your yard can look great and provide a certain amount of defense at the same time.
4. Have alarm updates programmed. Once you get your home alarm system up and running in Colorado, it could seem like it's the last time you'll ever have to think about it. Like all computerized systems, eventually there will be updates and other things which make sure the old technology isn't rendered obsolete while you count on it for your safety. Manufacturers can help you out on this count, so never ignore the importance of keeping contact numbers and support lines nearby.
5. Use surveillance cameras to solve lingering problems. Are you suspicious of an employee because you have had things missing from your home? Do you suspect a neighbor or other person in the area of vandalism on your property? If so, you might have to go for one of the home security last resorts: surveillance cameras. Setting these cameras up around the house or at different parts of the exterior could answer all your questions in a matter of days.
