Steel Kitchen in Sheffield

Simple​ ​Ways​ ​to​ ​Keep​ ​Your Home​ ​&​ ​Family​ ​Safe

Secure​ ​the​ ​doors

Roughly​ ​3​3​ ​percent​ ​of​ ​burglars​ ​enter​ ​through​ ​the​ ​front​ ​door​.​ ​Perform​ ​an inspection​ ​of​ ​not​ ​only​ ​your​ ​front​ ​door,​ ​but​ ​all​ ​doors​ ​around​ ​your​ ​home.

Make​ ​sure​ ​the​ ​frames​ ​are​ ​strong,​ ​the​ ​hinges​ ​are​ ​protected,​ ​the​ ​wood​ ​is​ ​not hollow,​ ​and,​ ​if​ ​your​ ​door​ ​has​ ​a​ ​mail​ ​slot,​ ​that​ ​someone​ ​can’t​ ​reach​ ​through it​ ​to​ ​unlock​ ​the​ ​door.​ ​The​ ​front​ ​door​ ​might​ ​be​ ​a​ ​nice​ ​focal​ ​point​ ​of​ ​your house,​ ​but​ ​don’t​ ​sacrifice​ ​security​ ​for​ ​a​ ​pretty​ ​view.​ ​If​ ​your​ ​door​ ​doesn’t have​ ​a​ ​peephole​ ​or​ ​a​ ​deadbolt,​ ​you​ ​should​ ​install​ ​those​ ​immediately​ ​to​ ​help make​ ​the​ ​door​ ​even​ ​more​ ​secure.

Lock​ ​the​ ​windows The latches manufacturers place on windows aren’t always effective, and sometimes they’re downright flimsy. Replace them with ​locks or key-operated levers to help beef up your safety. You might also consider inserting laminated or tempered glass for a stronger hold. As many as 23 percent of home burglaries occur through first-story windows, but don’t forget​ ​to​ ​secure​ ​the​ ​basement​ ​and​ ​second-story​ ​windows​ ​as​ ​well.

Meet​ ​the​ ​neighbors Your neighbors can be a helpful first line of defense against a home invasion. They know the area and can help keep an eye on your home when

you’re away — but they can’t do that if they don’t know you. Make an effort to meet your new neighbors and form good relationships so you’ll have people to rely on. If something fishy is happening in your area, a good neighbor​ ​will​ ​call​ ​and​ ​let​ ​you​ ​know.

Apex​ ​Security​ ​Engineering​ ​Ltd Flint​ ​Road,​ ​Letchworth​ ​Garden​ ​City,​ ​Hertfordshire​ ​SG6​ ​1HJ 01462​ ​673​ ​431 www.apexengineeringgroup.com