Buying a home in a safe neighborhood is a great idea, but that is not enough. You need to have reliable security solutions in place. This article highlights ways to improve security at home.

Vital entryways are the openings in your home that an intruder can use to access your property. They include the gate, front and back doors, and garage door. During house construction or remodel, you should install sturdy doors in these entry points.

However, if you bought the house, confirm that the entryways can't be broken easily. If they are weak, you need to improve or change them.

Some door locks are only held in place by a few screws that burglars can easily remove. Thus, you need to upgrade to secure door locks, which are hard to break. Mortice locks are safer since they require a key to open. Thieves who usually break the glass panel to turn the inner knob cannot open it.

You can also choose smart locks because they are more convenient and secure. Any attempt by an intruder to unlock the door will reflect on your smartphone. Therefore, you can quickly tell when someone tries to open your doors.

Your keys are your guards. If you give them to everyone, you might not know who has ill intentions. Some people can copy keys and use them to access your home, so you should be careful who you give your keys. You can avoid this problem by installing keyless access systems.

You can also switch to smart locks that allow you to open your doors with your smartphone if someone wants to access your home when you are not around. You can also remotely lock it once they leave.

Your landscape could be used as a hideout for burglars before they make their way to the doors or windows. Light up your outdoor to ensure no one can go unnoticed. Put bulbs above the staircases, in the garden, and around the swimming pool. You can use motion-activated lights, which light up immediately when somebody passes.

Alarm systems have sensors that detect any interruption in the electricity flow when someone opens doors or windows. The sensors then trigger the siren or lights and notify the security response team when your house is invaded.

You need to have a reliable system to monitor what happens in your property. Video surveillance is one of the most effective ways to keep a home safe. The security cameras not only provide video footage of any incidents in your property but also scare potential intruders.

You should get to know your neighbors and partner with them to institute collective measures to enhance security in the neighborhood. You can also befriend a close neighbor who could keep an eye on your house and act accordingly when they notice any strange activity while you are away. You may also watch their home when they are not around, as this creates a win-win agreement.

Police departments and security firms offer security audit services where they inspect every corner of a home and highlight the weak areas. This evaluation can help you fix security weaknesses that could lead to security concerns. Some departments offer this service for free.

The above safety measures can help protect your house, loved ones, and valuable items. Our company offers a wide range of security systems and solutions to residents and businesses in San Jose and Menlo Park. Contact us now to protect your home or business.