Home Security Tips

Many people may not feel safe while sleeping in their own home. Some people wake up during the night from every little bump or noise. A home is a place for you to feel safe and have peace of mind. Here at NorthWest Locksmith Portland we have several tips for you in order to make your home feel a little safer, so you can sleep well at night without worrying about intruders breaking into your home.

The most obvious thing you should do before going to bed is make sure all the doors and windows in your home are locked. Windows locks are always recommended to be used since windows are one of the common point of entries used by intruders. Keeping your keys in a safe place is also important as many intruders that break into homes tend to target car keys in order to steal your vehicle.

Calling a local locksmith is always a good idea to provide some insights regarding the level of security of your home. Quality locks are important, especially on the front or back door of your home. Locks that are old or are starting to malfunction can be easily forced open by intruders. A locksmith will be able to examine the locks and recommend replacement quality locks where needed. There are many types of locks with decent level of security for an affordable price.

Last but not least is an alarm system. Many intruders tend to stay away from homes that are equipped with an alarm system since they are not only risking being disturbed by the residents of the house and possibly the neighbors, but also risking getting caught by the police since many alarm systems are connected to the Police emergency dispatch system.