Halloween is right around the corner, and chances are you and your family have been enjoying your own fair share of spooky movies. While thrillers and jumpscares can be fun in the moment, they can often leave you feeling rattled once it’s time to turn out the lights.
Fortunately, there are a few ways you can make your home safer and more secure this spooky season without spending a fortune. Here are a few tips you can use to increase your home’s security so you can stop peaking around the corner for monsters and ghouls.
Set up motion detector lights
Just like in scary movies, thieves and burglars like to lurk in the darkness because it makes it easier for them to get away with their crimes. Having residential security systems like alarms and motion detector lights is a simple and effective solution to keep them away. Even if you and your family aren’t home, motion sensor lights can alert your neighbors that something hinky is going on.
Set up window and door alarms
An inexpensive way you can feel safer in your home is by setting up window and door alarms. Used alongside window locks, these devices will alert you when someone is making their way inside your home when they shouldn’t be and will help scare off potential intruders before they can get any further.
Reinforce sliding doors
Sliding doors are easy to open, even for intruders, and you want to be sure to keep these entrances securely closed. Window bars and dowels in the track are a common method for keeping these doors from being forced open, but door sensors and glass break sensors will also help to scare away burglars.
Secure your WiFi network
When it comes to home security, your WiFi network might be the last thing on your mind. But with an increase in smart home devices, the idea of a hacker getting into your tech may not be as wild as you think. Fortunately, Cyber’s ransomware protection could be a great help on this kind of situation.
After all, if 3D printers can create bridges then a hacker can get your home’s banking information and other sensitive details easier than you can imagine. Keep your passwords secure, update your cybersecurity regularly, and make sure to unplug devices when they’re not in use.
Make sure you’re insured
Just like cybersecurity, natural disasters might not be at the forefront of your mind when it comes to your home’s safety. But with winter coming, it’s crucial to take into consideration the risk of power outages, fallen trees, and flying debris. Just 14 years ago, the Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina report outlined cracks in the national preparedness system. You don’t want to have cracks in your own disaster preparedness. That said, to make sure your home is safe in the event of a storm or other issue, check your insurance status regularly. The cost of your insurance varies by property, but usually, your insurance will be 0.5% of your home’s purchase price.
Nothing is scarier than feeling unsafe in your own home. By following the tips above, you can hopefully feel more confident by securing your home against burglars, hackers, and natural disasters.
