Protecting Your Home

On a day to day basis we found ourselves doing things to protect those who are close to us. It can be actions we do when we drive in our cars, at work, or even at home. One's home is the most important place to feel safe and secure at all times. Unfortunately, break-ins to residential properties is a crime which is very common around the country. Experts state that a home break-in occurs every 15 sec around the country which affect many homes and family with a sense of insecurity. This statistic may sound horrific, however, the solution can be as simple as following few different steps that will help ensure the security of your home.

Many home intruders tend to target homes which may seem easier to break into than others. Scouting for homes where the windows around the property were left open is on the top of the list for any intruder. Looking for spare keys on common places such as a door mat is also one of the methods home intruders use in order to quickly and easily gain access into homes. These type of things is very important to pay attention to and avoid.

After learning what to avoid when it comes to make it easy on intruders to break into your home, the next step would be making sure all points of entry to your home are properly secure with proper locks. When it comes to residential lock systems, there are many options, but not all can keep your home properly secured. What many don't know is the fact the locks are graded by the American National Standards Institute according to a certain criteria before getting to the stores or your local locksmith. The grades range from 3 to 1 with 1 being the highest quality possible when it comes to durability and reliability.

Additional hardware is often overlooked but important as well. Most locks will include additional hardware such as strike plates and mounting hardware. It is recommended looking for those who come with brass or solid steel strike plate and 3 inch long screws. These will ensure resistance in case of a forced entry attempt. Doorjamb reinforcement kit will add extra strength to the door and the locks installed as well.

For more information about turning the security of your home, contact NorthWest Locksmith Portland (503) 825-2124.