Hi All,
Since I'm a locksmith and and a security manager, this next article falls right into my expertise. On my job at a 600,000 sq. ft. warehouse we have to do a security check everyday. Doing one on your home only has to be done once a year. Here are the steps you should do.
1. Walk outside perimeter of your home, see if you have anything that a person could use to break in with ,power tools left out , hammers, screwdriver, any kind of tool. If you have some out put them away.
2. Next check all windows, make sure they all lock up tight . If they are older push up windows put a slide lock on them, sash locks are to easy to flip open.
3. Check all doors going to house or garage, make sure they all lock tightly not loose. If locks are old or loose change them. Use a good quality lock that is solid on the out side (all one piece) where key is inserted. Locks that have a round center piece can be pryed out and opened with a screw driver.Make sure all doors have dead bolts you can get a locksmith or you can buy lock sets all keyed the same , or you can have different keys for each door.
4. Now move inside of house if you do step 3 all you have to do now is make sure your valuables are secured inside . If you have high value items get a floor safe installed in a closet, these are very hard to get into and can't be taken without major effort and time consuming work. If you keep these in your bedroom put a lock and deadbolt with a solid door, solid wood or metal, now your bedroom can double as a safe room for you also as a solid door is harder to breakdown. Allowing you time to call police or get grandpas shot gun !!
5. Install an alarm system that has a siren and flashing light capability, you can get one that is monitored or you can get an inexpensive alarm that is wireless and self monitoring, it calls you and some friends or neighbors if triggered and saves you on monitoring fees. These are easy to install for you do it yourselfers. Some let you listen inside the house and then decide if you need to call police. They have zones so you can just turn on the door and window alarms when you are at home and motion sensors when you are away.
This is a BASIC security check and will provide good security for you. You can always bump it up a notch by installing small remote cameras outside and motion sensor lights etc.
Hope you find this informative. If you would like more info on home security systems you can install yourself just email me.
Jerry Garcia
Security Specialist
jgid2001@yahoo.com or Leave me a comment with your email.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Tough Times Means More Crime
Hi,
It's a sad fact that in tough economic times such as these the crime rate at the residential level goes up. Your home is a prime target for break in and theft. A good way to prevent this is to get a security expert such as a locksmith to review your home and tell you of any weak spots in securing it. He can tell you what are good locks and what type of other security you may need, like window locks, sliding glass door locks, outside lighting, alarm systems etc. Some of the most purchased home locks are the easiest to open if you know what you are doing. The lock most used has a security flaw, you can just pry the lock tumbler out of the handle and open it with a screw driver. I'm a licensed and bonded locksmith so I know. You have pro ably seen" bump keys "on the news yes they do work that easily on some locks . Some new locks such as Kwicksets smart key are bump proof. Also installing a home alarm system is a good choice, you can buy wireless systems that you monitor yourself by phone so there is no monthly monitoring fee. They cost under $200 and are a good deterrent to burglars.
I've recently started selling small video camera systems, you can install them in or out side your home and mointor them right from your T.V.. You just plug them in to power and into your T.V. or a monitor. They can be plugged into your dvr or vcr to record with the use of a motion sensor to record only when movement is detected.
If you want more info. on locks or Video Systems just email or call me.
Jerry Garcia
is a licensed and bonded Locksmith and Security Manager
909-790-6298
jgid2001@yahoo.com
It's a sad fact that in tough economic times such as these the crime rate at the residential level goes up. Your home is a prime target for break in and theft. A good way to prevent this is to get a security expert such as a locksmith to review your home and tell you of any weak spots in securing it. He can tell you what are good locks and what type of other security you may need, like window locks, sliding glass door locks, outside lighting, alarm systems etc. Some of the most purchased home locks are the easiest to open if you know what you are doing. The lock most used has a security flaw, you can just pry the lock tumbler out of the handle and open it with a screw driver. I'm a licensed and bonded locksmith so I know. You have pro ably seen" bump keys "on the news yes they do work that easily on some locks . Some new locks such as Kwicksets smart key are bump proof. Also installing a home alarm system is a good choice, you can buy wireless systems that you monitor yourself by phone so there is no monthly monitoring fee. They cost under $200 and are a good deterrent to burglars.
I've recently started selling small video camera systems, you can install them in or out side your home and mointor them right from your T.V.. You just plug them in to power and into your T.V. or a monitor. They can be plugged into your dvr or vcr to record with the use of a motion sensor to record only when movement is detected.
If you want more info. on locks or Video Systems just email or call me.
Jerry Garcia
is a licensed and bonded Locksmith and Security Manager
909-790-6298
jgid2001@yahoo.com
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