Seasonal Security Tips from Advanced Lock & Security in Phoenixville, PA
Summer is a time that we all look forward to, but it’s also the time when your home is most at risk for burglary. The warm temperatures often mean open windows which are easy to forget about, and this is also a popular time of the year to pack up the family and head out for vacations and adventures. Your safety and security this summer is very important to us at Advanced Lock and Security, so we want to offer some insight from over twenty years of helping secure homes, businesses, and more. Read through the following home security tips for summer, and give us a call if you have any questions. If your home is in need of security upgrades from locks to monitored security systems, we can help at Advanced Lock & Security.
Don’t Get Complacent About Your Home Security During Summer
The uptick in burglaries during the summer can make it seem like thieves are more active in this season, but this isn’t necessarily true. This increase in home robberies stems more from an increase in opportunities for criminals. Long summer days often result in gatherings of friends and neighbors where it can be easy to leave garage doors open or things like bicycles and toys out in the open. These are prime invitations for thieves to scope out your home and belongings so they can plan their nefarious deeds. Even if you’re present and working in your garage, take measures to keep things like tool boxes and equipment shielded from the sight of someone driving or walking by on the street. Don’t leave bicycles or other outdoor equipment in the open unattended, especially after everyone calls it a day and goes inside. What’s more, if you open up the house to enjoy the beautiful weather, take measures to ensure that every possible entry point to your home is secure. For more information on how to do this, contact us at Advanced Lock and Security.
Beware of Door-to-Door Salespeople
The longer days throughout summer are a prime opportunity for the door-to-door salesperson, but not everyone is who they claim to be. One of the more common ruses is for a criminal to pose as a sales person, even one selling home security, to either distract you while an accomplice robs your home, or to gain a closer view of your home and what’s inside of value. Remember, you don’t have to open the door for sales people, and you should always demand proper identification of strangers at your door. Often, security systems are an effective deterrent, especially if they include recorded video surveillance.
Make Sure Your Home is Protected While You’re Away
We’ve discussed home security while you’re away at greater length in a previous blog, but a few key points bare repeating. When you’re away from your home for extended periods, make arrangements for your home to look like it’s being lived in. Know your neighbors and let a trusted neighbor who will be around know that you’re going away. Leaving a key and contact information with such a neighbor is a good idea too since you should never have a hidden key outside your home. For more information, or to have one of our experts come out and assess the security of your home, give us a call or stop by our physical location at Advanced Lock and Security.
