6 ways to help you protect your nest

Your home is your castle, the place where you relax and unwind. Ensure you maintain a safe and secure home with these 6 ways to protect you home:

Lock your doors while at home and away

As silly as it may seem to lock your doors while in your home, there has been one too many cases of break-ins that have happened with residents still at home. Keep your peace of mind by ensuring your main household entry points – garages and main doors, are locked. Ahead of a vacation, check all doors and windows to make sure they are locked up tight or ask a trusted family member or friend to house sit for you to ensure your home is safe.

Lock windows without burglar bars

The same goes for windows – if they are outward facing and without barred protection, keep them locked and your family safe.

Install security cameras (or dummy it)

Installing security cameras helps to keep an eye on your home – giving you the security and peace of mind to enjoy family time. However, as security camera systems can be pricey, you can opt to use dummy security cameras. Because having eyes, or at least the appearance of it, on your property will help in warding off possible burglars scoping your home.

Check your mailbox

Often burglars will scope out a home well in advance before breaking in. One way in which they do this is by monitoring how often you fetch your delivered mail. If you have mail piling up, they’d assume you’re not home and find the opportunity to break in. Checking your mailbox often or having a neighbour collect your mail while away will always help keep your home safe by having it appear occupied and lived in.

Switch off electrical outlets and gas when not in use

Burglaries aren’t the only think that could risk the safety in your home, it’s important to always ensure you don’t leave your electrical outlets or gas household items on when not in use to reduce the risk of combustion or electrical fires in your home.

Double check outlets and locks before bed

It can be easy to want to merely slip into bed and drift off into a slumber after a long day, but it’s important to cross check your locks, outlets and gas appliances before you do so. It will give you the peace of mind to sleep soundly and without worry.

Keep emergency numbers on speed dial

Keeping emergency numbers on speed dial will help you keep your home and family safe should an emergency arrive. There are several phone apps and tricks that you can enable on your phone to alert someone if you’re in an emergency or under threat. Check your phone settings to see what your emergency numbers and tricks are for your device. Momentum has also included a feature that works conveniently on your cell phone. Their Safety Alert feature is a panic button you can tap on your phone for emergency assistance. It’s conveniently available when you need it most.

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