Six Common Mistakes in Home Security

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June 28, 2011
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Most people wouldn’t agree that they’re actively helping burglars gain entry to their homes. However, when you check this list, it’s more likely than not that you might have unintentionally made it easier for intruders to access your house. Even where you have a full and robust security system, with security doors, alarms, and great lighting, any of the following can weaken the security your home and expose it to unwanted intruders.

1. Hiding the Spare Key under the Pot

Hiding a spare key around an entry area is probably one of the most common mistakes in home security. Whether it’s under a pot, the mat, or a garden rock, this is a mistake that everyone should avoid.
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Security Self-Assessment Checklist for Homes

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June 25, 2011
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One third to a quarter of Australians are burgled at some stage in their lives. Around ten per cent of homes lack any kind of security tool – no alarms, security doors, or even peepholes on the doors. If you’re wondering about how well your home might score on a security assessment, use this list for a quick self-assessment. The results could surprise you into action and taking proactive measures to secure your home and contents.

1. Is Your House Highly Visible from the Street?

Is the house highly visible from the street? Where the front entrance is clearly visible from the street and can be easily seen by neighbours and passerby, you’ll be presenting a huge deterrence for would-be burglars. Burglars should feel exposed and unsafe.
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Top Three Visual Burglar Deterrents

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June 21, 2011
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Think of a burglar who makes their way down a street as an ordinary pedestrian, discreetly checking properties for weak entry points. The first things he or she will notice are your doors and windows, followed by potential back entry points and any first floor entrances above the ground. They will calculate how long it might take to break through and use that entrance to access your home and its contents. Stop burglars short at this stage with highly visual, prominent security tools such as security doors, lighting, and signs.

Visual and Physical Deterrents at Entry Points

Highly visual deterrents that also act as physical barriers around entry points are a crucial element in deterring burglars before they make a choice about the properties they want to break into. Security screens are one of the most effective ways to make sure all potential entry points – such as windows and doors – are well secured and appear intimidating to would-be intruders.
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Cost Efficient Ways to Secure Your Home

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June 6, 2011
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Hundreds of Australian homes are broken into every year. Alarm and video monitoring systems can be expensive. While they are design to alert you to intruders, they don’t necessarily deter the burglars like security screens that provide an actual physical barrier. Motion sensor lights and other complicated electronic systems can also be relatively expensive to install and maintain. Luckily, there are cost efficient alternatives that anyone can use to safeguard their home without compromising on the security of their family and possessions.
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Four Behaviours that Can Encourage Burglars

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May 30, 2011
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The burglary rate in Australia has risen over the last few decades, sometimes growing by as much as 5 per cent a year, according to some sources. The research shows that on average, one in three or four households have been burgled. Most of us will hear about a burglary in our suburb, or neighbourhood on a regular basis. In the USA, over two million burglaries occur each year, with billions of dollars lost in personal property. In Australia, the vast majority of burglaries occur in private homes and are associated with the theft of contents and private property. While there are many things you can do to deter burglars and protecting yourself from costly errors, such as safeguarding your windows with effective tools like security screens, the first step is getting educated about the behaviour that may encourage burglars and draw attention to your house in the first place.
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Four Tips for Securing Your Home Against Burglars

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May 26, 2011
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As the place of residence of your family and possessions, your home is arguably your most valuable asset. Our most defenceless and unguarded moments pass in our home as we watch TV, sleep, and rest. So it’s no wonder that people have always been concerned with securing their houses and homes against intruders and burglars. For peace of mind, here are four practical options to increase the security of your residence.
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Why Security Screens are Superior to Alarms

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May 23, 2011
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While there may be a role for both security screens and an alarm system in your home security, there are situations in which security screens can be superior to even the most cutting edge alarm system as a security feature for your home. You may have full complement of security features for your home, commercial property, or shop front, but security doors and screens can add an extra level of security that can’t be replaced by anything else.
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