4 Home Security Tips You Need to Follow This Fall

September 17, 2024 by Anas Mustafa

Even if you fully embrace sweater weather, it is always kind of sad to have to say goodbye to summer and long days full of sunlight. As autumn approaches, so does the end of daylight savings time. The days gradually get shorter while the nights get longer, providing a prolonged cover of darkness in which criminals can strike more easily.

In addition, with the start of the school year and holiday shopping, homes are often left unattended more frequently, meaning thieves and intruders will be on the lookout for homes to target.

For these reasons, it is particularly important to pay attention to your home security at this time of the year, and assess your current setup and make necessary changes. Even the slightest lapses in your home security can result in vulnerabilities, putting yourself, your family, and your valued belongings at risk.

Once you can rest assured that your home security system is sufficiently safeguarding you, your family, and your house, you can direct all your attention to staying cozy, enjoying the changing weather, and preparing for the holidays to come.

Best Tips for Enhanced Home Security

If you are worried about the current state of your home security system and would like to improve it before this fall to ensure the safety of your home and family, there are certain tips and tricks that you can implement.

With these tips, you can enhance the overall security of your home, decrease the chances of someone attempting a break-in, and increase the chances of intruders getting caught in the act. The following are some of the tips for this autumn:

1. Brighten things up

Since we are quickly approaching days with much less daylight, it is essential to consider adding supplementary lighting outside your home so that potential criminals cannot take advantage of the cover of darkness.

Improved lighting can play an important role in improving your safety and that of your home. This is why you may want to think about installing more lights outside your home if you do not have them already. Opting for a smart lighting system will offer you many benefits, as such systems can be programmed to switch on and off at set times.

Motion-activated lights can also function as a great crime deterrent, as they draw even more attention to your home when someone is snooping around who should not be there. If criminals see how well-lit your house is at night, they will likely look for easier targets where they can stay hidden in the darkness.

2. Keep your doors and windows locked

If you enjoy a fresh fall breeze, you may like opening up multiple windows and sliding doors around your house at this time of the year. While this is okay during the day while you are home, remember to always close and lock your windows and doors before going out anywhere or before you fall asleep at night.

Many home invasions are made possible by unlocked doors and windows, so leaving yours unlocked could make your home an easy target for intruders.

While closing and locking your doors and windows is the bare minimum to improve their security, to take matters to the next level, you can also install various other features, such as window film, window bars, or motion detection systems for added protection.

3. Put away your tools

It is never a bad idea to do some last-minute outdoor work around your house or yard before the weather starts to get really bad. However, one thing you certainly want to avoid is leaving your tools and equipment out in the open for prolonged periods.

Whether you are clearing out your gutters, raking your lawn, or fixing the siding on your house, get in the habit of putting your tools away when you are finished with them and locking up your tool shed. Not only will leaving them out in the open make them vulnerable to theft, but it could also result in intruders potentially using them to access your home more easily.

A left-out ladder could make it easier for criminals to reach your second-floor windows. Similarly, a left-out rake or hammer could be used as a tool for breaking one of your windows, allowing an intruder to enter your home.

4. Install an alarm system

A study by UNC Criminology found that roughly 83% of convicted burglars check for alarms, and about 60% of these burglars are driven to target another place if they do believe a house is equipped with an alarm system.

Thus, one of the best things that you can do to improve your home security is to install an alarm system and make its existence obvious. Not only will such a system notify you immediately if an intruder does attempt to access your home, but it will also stop the majority of such break-in attempts in the first place.

If a smart security system with all the bells and whistles (eg. cameras, smart locks and lights) is not within your current budget, a basic security system can still achieve a similar effect. Even putting up signage indicating the presence of an alarm system is sometimes enough to drive some burglars away.

How Canadian Security Professionals Can Boost Your Home Security

If you are looking to upgrade and improve your home security system this fall, Canadian Security Professionals can help. We always carry most of the latest and greatest security solutions offered by industry-leading brands.

As a top home security provider in Canada and one of the largest privately owned home security companies in Ontario and BC, we have brought peace of mind to thousands of households across the country through our innovative security solutions.

When it comes to the safety of your family and your home, you should settle for nothing short of the best. That is exactly what we provide, as the various security systems and devices we carry will make sure your home is secure.

We have a large number of customizable home security packages, which will allow you to protect your home by leveraging all the most innovative security tech and features.

We are also well stocked with everything from video monitoring systems and home automation systems to smart locks and smart doorbells. If you are unsure of the kinds of measures that would be best suited to your home’s unique needs, one of our skilled security professionals would be happy to offer suggestions.

For more information about how we can enhance your home security system, or to learn more about the various security measures we can provide you, call Canadian Security Professionals at 1-877-494-9911 or contact us here.

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