Colin, writing for Audio Video Artistry, shares 10 ways that can help make your home feel safe and secure while living alone.
While living alone, Solos are mindful of living in a secure home environment. Here are ten home security tips to consider if you are thinking about improving levels of security in your home.
Sustainable Living | 6th March 2023 by Colin Crown
Colin, writing for Audio Video Artistry, shares 10 ways that can help make your home feel safe and secure while living alone.
While living alone, Solos are mindful of living in a secure home environment. Here are ten home security tips to consider if you are thinking about improving levels of security in your home.
Doing so helps protect one’s identity, particularly when it comes to online interactions. Avoiding the disclosure of personal information will help prevent someone with malicious intent from attempting to take advantage of your vulnerability. Only share sensitive, all-important information about yourself with people or organisations you know you can trust with personal information. If someone calls claiming to be from an organisation you trust, first, verify who they are through other means before parting with information on an initial call. Moreover, it is essential to remember to keep your location private when engaging with strangers. This extra step can go a long way to enhancing your security without compromising your privacy, helping you stay safe at all times.
Not only can locked doors keep away uninvited visitors, but they discourage and also keep you safe from potential intruders. You can help keep yourself and your belongings safe by ensuring that a series of doors have secure locks suitable for the different types of doors in your home. They also serve as a reminder not to leave doors unlocked when going out. When choosing locks for your internal doors, consider, at the same time, exit routes that may be needed during times of emergency.
They are designed to respond to movement, providing lighting whenever someone steps into an area that is typically a dark space. This offers an additional level of security because someone who shouldn’t be in a space will be more easily spotted and detected, whether in the home or outdoors. Motion detector lighting provides peace of mind, meaning there is no need to fumble around in the dark while searching for a switch when coming home at night. Additionally, having motion lighting designed for security purposes can provide a level of comfort by letting potential intruders know they are unwelcome. They are particularly helpful when positioned over external door spaces.
Considering the tips above may help you manage safety concerns while living alone, so keep these ideas in mind when thinking about different levels of security you can add to your home.
