HOW TO BURGLAR PROOF YOUR HOME

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HOW TO BURGLAR PROOF YOUR HOME
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• In the U.S alone, a whopping 3.7 million
  burglaries happen every year, and in many of
  those cases, at least one member of the household
  was inside the property when the crime occurred
  (some fell victim to violence in the process of
  catching the intruder unawares or defending their
  property, belongings and/or family members). The
  reality is that youre only safe in your home, if
  youve been proactive with attempts to make it
  burglar-proof, and are savvy about the potential
  risks.
• Below are a few statistics that make the reality
  of the situation sink in

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• Your home is more likely to be burgled during the
  day, and typically between the hours of 6am and
  6pm.
• Fewer than 20 of all U.S. homes have an adequate
  security system in place
• If your home doesnt have adequate security,
  youre a shocking 300 more times likely to be
  burgled
• Burglars use simple tools such as pry bars,
  screwdrivers and hammers
• If you rent your home, youre more likely to be
  targeted by criminals than homeowners
• More than half of all burglaries are carried out
  by individuals familiar with the homeowner in
  some way

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• For more detailed information and guidance for
  protecting your home, and preventing yourself
  from becoming another frightening statistic,
  schedule a consultation with a local, licensed
  locksmith to help give you some ideas in the
  meantime, here are a few burglar-proofing tips
  for your home
• Get to know your local, licensed locksmith
• This is one of the first steps you should take
  when thinking about the security of your home (or
  business), not just because then youll know who
  to turn to in an emergency, but also because they
  can carry out an assessment of the existing
  security measures in your home, and advise you as
  to whether they can be improved in any way.

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• Where necessary, upgrade your locks
• Even if you dont consult with a locksmith but
  you know your locks are old or damaged, get them
  professionally replaced as soon as possible.
  Think also about the locks on your windows and
  whether those are secure enough to keep intruders
  out.
• Install a motion-sensor security light
• This is one of the simplest, cheapest and most
  effective additional security measures homeowners
  can take to protect their property, but its
  important to note that a security light alone
  isnt always enough to deter a hardened or
  desperate criminal.

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• Keep precious or important items in a fireproof
  safe
• From expensive jewelry to important documents,
  while you should be doing everything you can to
  prevent burglars entering your home unlawfully, a
  safe can be useful for storing things in that
  might be vulnerable to an insider job. After all,
  nobody knows whats worth a dime or two more than
  those living in your home, and the reality is
  that many thefts are carried out by family
  members and acquaintances, every year.
• If you live in a high-crime area, or are
  concerned that your home may not be as secure as
  youd like it to be, talk to your local locksmith
  about steps you can take to burglar-proof your
  home.

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• Golden Locks Inc is a local licensed locksmith in
  Anaheim with years of experience and trained
  staff skilled in emergency locksmith services for
  both residential and commercial clients. We also
  specialize in car key replacement, bikes and
  trucks and installation, servicing and repair of
  high quality security systems, access control
  systems and CCTV systems. If you are looking for
  a locksmith in Orange County, call us at (714)
  841-0141.