A Little Home ‘Crimprovement’ Goes a Long Way At Crimsafe, we encourage households to do a little improvement, or what we like to say ‘crimprovement’, to help protect your home. We have some simple steps that will significantly strengthen your home security and help prevent crims (criminal) from entering your home. Here are some easy ways to get started with your home ‘crimprovement’: Inside Lock your doors and windows to keep crims out. Don’t give unwanted burglars easy access to your home through unsecured, open doors and windows. Keep them locked or install strong security screens to let the breeze in and protect from unwanted intruders. Install a doorbell camera or door viewer (peephole) on your front door to see outside before opening your door. Outside Don’t give ‘crims’ cover to hide. Trim back trees, hedges and shrubs to improve the visibility of your home from the street. Insinuate that you are home by adding sensor lighting or activating light timers at night to mimic you being home. Use security cameras and doorbell cameras to deter offenders and keep an eye on your home. Lock all gates, front and back, using strong, solid padlocks to prevent easy entry. And secure your garden shed and garage with locks. An unsecured garden shed or garage can provide a ‘crim’ tools that will help them break into your home. A full letterbox indicates that no one is home. Make sure you arrange a trusted friend family member or neighbor to collect your mail while you’re away. Keep your spare key in a secure location. Remove any keys from under door mats, on adjacent window ledges, door frames, fake rocks or mailboxes. Secure Score Take the free Secure Score quiz to see how else you can protect your home against unwanted intruders. If a burglar does approach your home, strong security measures can make all the difference. High-quality security screens on your doors and windows, security cameras, and locks on doors and windows add a powerful layer of protection — both when you’re on holiday and when you’re at home. For more information about Crimsafe security screens and the protection they provide to your home, speak with your local Crimsafe dealer. They will be happy to assist with all your queries and what Crimsafe security screen may suit your needs.
