5 Simple Ways to Increase Home Security

According to statistics, more than 100,000 apartment thefts occur in our country every year. Often, the culprits are the owners themselves, who do not pay sufficient attention to their property. We have collected several quick and simple tips to increase home security, which you can apply right now.

1. Remove excessive vegetation in the yard

Look out the window. Green shrubs and trees near the house always please the eye. But few people think that they can be a help to criminals. This applies to private home residents and those living on lower floors of high-rise buildings. Trees with long branches can serve as a "ladder" to reach your windows, and it's easy for a burglar to hide among the bushes.

Therefore, it is better to plant medium-sized thorny shrubs (such as roses) near fences and windows. Apartment dwellers also have the right to submit a statement to the TSC, JSK or JK requesting removal of a tree growing near their window.

2. Create the illusion of lighting

How often are you away in the evening? Not every burglar will break into your home if they think the owner is there. Therefore, you can install several GSM sockets and connect lighting fixtures to them. This way, you can remotely turn lights on and simulate your presence in the house in the evenings.

Homeowners can install motion detectors on their property that turn lights on. This way, you will see who is moving around the yard. According to statistics, burglars often enter homes with poorly lit premises.

3. Pay attention to what you throw in the trash

Try to remember what you threw away in the trash today. Any receipts and bills with personal data must be shredded. The same applies to boxes from expensive purchases – these can be cut open with scissors. It may seem like a simple rule that many overlook. However, a burglar can determine the approximate income level and the presence of valuable items in someone's home just by looking at the contents of a trash bin.

4. Keep curtains closed

Try looking at your window from the street during dark hours. In the evening, visibility inside your home increases significantly due to bright artificial lighting. After observing the house for a few days, criminals can not only determine when you return home but also notice where valuable items are located. To avoid such situations, keep curtains closed during dark hours.

5. Install a comprehensive security system

Perhaps there are too many aspects to keep in mind for ensuring home security. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time and energy for this. To feel comfortable at work, in guests' homes, or on vacation, and not worry about the safety of your belongings at home, it's easiest to install a comprehensive security system. Installation requires minimal time and effort, but in the future it may protect not only your property but also your life.

As soon as a burglar enters the house, wireless motion sensors detect him and send an alert to a 24-hour monitoring center. Even if the thief tries to climb through a window, a rapid response team will arrive within minutes. In addition, ‘Caesar Satellite’ will develop an individual protection project for your home depending on budget and preferences so you always feel safe.