12 Easy Ways to Improve Your Hidden Security Risks Today?

Do you have any doubts about the safety of your house? Most homeowners, for instance, assume that locking doors or even having a proprietary alarm system would be sufficient to ensure their property is safe. But how many of you have considered that every home has insidious dangers that could leave almost every home susceptible to robbery and theft? In this article, we provide tips on the aspects that can be neglected or commonplace and give you…. TWELVE rather unexpected security loopholes. Identify these risks and the easy ways to fix them that could save your home from all possible threats.

Keep reading to find out more and start protecting your home for all inside.

1. Keys Under The Mat

It is good not to keep spare keys in obvious places like the doormat or a flowerpot, as these places are known to crooks. In other words, even if they have no permission to enter, they will most likely find a way into your home with no effort. Rather, consider using an outdoor lockbox or leaving it with one of your trustworthy neighbors.

2. No security cameras

No security camera means nothing to scare away any potential burglar who believes your house is empty. Even the most rudimentary camera system is likely to act as a preventive measure for the criminals. This is because, upon sighting such a camera, most if not all burglars will, in most cases, look for easier houses to break into. It also assists after a break in, since there will be a video that will help the police.

3. Privacy fences and gates

The existence of privacy fences and gates does mean that some measure of protection and shielding comes in, but that can also serve as an advantage to intruders. These fences block an area from view which can be advantageous to a thug breaking into the house. Make sure such fences do not extend far above the ground level so that you can no longer see what is happening on the other side of the fence and always secure the gates.

4. Keeping Your Home Dark at Night

When you go to sleep or when you leave the house and you turn off the lights, your house is more prone to a break-in. Most break-ins can happen even when you are inside the house, and this is because most of the interiors are usually dimly lit making it easier for the burglars to do their work.

Smart lights fitted in and around the house would keep people thinking that someone is home even in the absence of the person. With Guardian Alarm’s smart home solution, you can set the lights to go on and off at certain hours and also switch off the lights from any location using MyGuardianAlarm mobile application.

You may want to consider fitting outdoor cameras during the night for extra protection in your house. The MyGuardianAlarm mobile application lets you view live and recorded footage from your cameras and notifies you through the phone whenever there are people, animals, or vehicles present in the vicinity.

5. Location tags

Let’s say you’re on a summer vacation and posting pictures of yourself enjoying the scenic views. This increases the exposure of your home to possible break-ins. This increases the exposure of your home to possible break-ins. Burglars may then turn to social media, befriend users, and scour their posts for valuable information about their location and activities.

Try not to provide live transport updates or changes of location with previous locations within a short period so that no one imbecile can have a sense of where you are. Most adjustable privacy settings help to avoid unwanted attention from third parties.

6. Contractors and workers

Contractors and workers have access to parts of your home, including areas with security systems, which could compromise your safety. And if these people are not properly screened there exists a chance of compromising security. Always hire qualified personnel manage their work practices, and alter any security codes or locks that they may have access to after their services are rendered.

7. Out-dated security systems

An outdated security system might lack remote monitoring, compatibility with modern apps, and defenses against digital threats. Such failed systems are prone more to evasion or hacking. It is recommended that you replace your existing home security with one that has advanced features so that your house is protected with better security measures with swift notification to you when there is an intrusion.

8. Garages, sheds, and alternate entrances

Most people focus on securing the front doors, often neglecting side doors, garages, and sheds, which are commonly overlooked. Such places can be weak spots for thieves who may break-and-enter especially in cases where the places have valuables like tools, machines, or even vehicles. Ensure these entryways have secure locks, proper lighting, and surveillance alarms, or surveillance cameras to prevent any such occurrences.

9. DIY Home Safety

You might think that DIY security is a good course of action but it is not as secure as a professionally installed and monitored security system. At Guardian Alarm, a professional security installation company, we will design, install, monitor, and maintain the security system in your home from the beginning. Such systems that require no central monitoring are also quite ineffective during an emergency.

When a burglary or an intrusion alarm is triggered, or there is a fire, flood, or other hazardous situation, Guardian Alarm’s 24/7 call center dispatches your local police, fire, or EMS. Moreover, there are also problems associated with most of these do-it-yourself security systems like the fact that they can operate on a weak network which produces more dead zones, systems hanging, and also increased chances of hacking.

10. Social Media Posts on Vacation

With the advent of social media, posting pictures taken on travels most of the time includes the places one is touring. Sadly, this can lead to instances of break-ins as it is obvious that the owner of the residence is away, for a long. Most criminals have been known to track people’s social networks and utilize some information gathered in such activities for their criminal activities.

We suggest that you hold off on posting vacation photos on social platforms until you have returned home. Moreover, if you are going on travel for some time, ensure that you also put a hold on the delivery of your mail or ask someone that you trust to do it for you.

11. Visible Valuables Through Your Windows

Avoid placing valuables near the windows. Try looking out of your windows, from the outside, and check if there are any valuables like electronics, family heirlooms, etc, in sight. When you aren’t at home, pull down the shades and curtains for more privacy or simply place the valuables in an area within the house that cannot be seen out through the windows.

Besides, it is advisable to hide your more expensive items in a safe within the house. Which for instance should include, jewelry, cash, and safety deposit keys. But then again, most of those people who break in do not only gain access to your valuables… but also your personal information. Therefore, any social security cards, legal and financial details, passports, and all the other identity-associated papers should be kept locked away in that safe or safety deposit box.

Decorative furnishing safes can also be installed on the walls and cameras placed near the safe or while some valuable items in a certain radius are secured to enhance the protection of those items.

12. Leaving Your Security System Disarmed

Activating your security equipment is an essential measure that allows our monitoring center proactive services to receive any alarm signal without delay. In most cases, either break-ins or other threats could have easily been averted by activation of the system. People break into houses even when there are occupants inside and such instances can easily turn aggressive. Assuming the use of Guardian Alarm’s system, it is possible to schedule when the alarm will be activated or deactivated, which reduces the risk of preventing the system from activating altogether.

Recap

• Keys Under the Mat – Avoid hiding spare keys in obvious spots.
• No Security Cameras – Install cameras to deter burglars.
• Privacy Fences and Gates – Ensure fences don’t block visibility.
• Keeping Your Home Dark at Night – Use smart lighting to simulate occupancy.
• Location Tags – Don’t share your location on social media.
• Contractors and Workers – Screen workers and change access codes after service.
• Outdated Security Systems – Update to modern, connected systems.
• Garages and Sheds – Secure all entry points, including side doors.
• DIY Home Safety – Opt for professional monitoring systems.
• Social Media Posts on Vacation – Avoid posting while away.
• Visible Valuables Through Windows – Keep valuables out of sight.
• Leaving Your Security System Disarmed – Always activate your security system.

Conclusion

In conclusion, ensuring the security of your home requires more than just locking doors or installing an alarm system. Hidden risks, like misplaced spare keys, outdated security systems, and overlooked areas such as garages and sheds, can leave your home vulnerable. By staying vigilant and addressing these unexpected security gaps, you can significantly enhance the safety of your property. Implementing simple yet effective solutions will help protect your home from potential threats, giving you peace of mind and ensuring your family’s safety……..