So you have been living in your current house or apartment for as long as you can remember. Or at least for a few good years. You've spend a number of holidays and family gatherings here, you've seen refrigerators and pipes break, and had to call handymen to help you resume your regular activities. Which probably means you also know every crack in the walls and every squeaking sound your bedroom floor makes. But how well would you say you know the state of your current locks on the main entryways? Did you ever have any issues with them? Ever hired a home locksmith to help you take a key out from a jammed lock? What about copy any extra keys for a new household member? Has your home ever been broken into? What about your neighbor's homes? There are distrusting statistics that speak about on in every five homes being visited by burglars in the United States. And this appears to be happening every 18 seconds. That's 200 homes being broken into and burglarized on an hourly basis. Scary enough to make you think twice about looking into your locks?
Obsolete Security Systems
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Old homes tend to still hold on to the same locks and home safety features that used to be in fashion a few decades ago, when the home was actually built. And they might have worked just fine up until now, when they have started to show signs of worn-out. A simple set of locks that has been fitted on a door ten years ago is likely to now be vulnerable in the hands of a burglar who can rely on a series of improvised or professional lock picking tools.
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While no one says you should have all classic or older locks replaced with expensive, complex high-tech locks, you could at least have a talk with an expert in the field. Have them explain to you exactly why your home is now under the risk of burglary because of your current locks. And then let them explain to you which are the best inspired solutions you could implement.
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Opt for a local services in your near proximity to make sure it will not take them a really long time to arrive at your place. If you live anywhere in the state of Texas, for example, you may want to look for a Texas locksmith service. They come with the advantage of knowing all the shorcuts to reach your exact address, and you can schedule an appointment sooner than later.
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You may want to consider installing an intercom system that comes with a monitoring cameras so you can see and hear the people who are at your door, whether you are home or somewhere else.
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All outdated security hardware should be replaced with modern day gear that should guarantee a series of benefits and positive changes.
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If your home needs new doors and windows as well, you will need to know how to look for signs of problems and vulnerabilities. If the wood your windos frames are made of has become too weak and damp, a burglar will have no problem opened it with the simplest tools.
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Installing safety grills might help you get rid of this problem. Adding mall-keyed locks on the new windows should ensure higher levels of security.