22nd January, 2014

Home security measures have become an indispensable albeit pricey necessity in the eyes of many homeowners today. This is particularly true for those who spend a great deal of time away from their houses or are about to take a long family trip, which means leaving them empty and thus very vulnerable to break-ins. As the Chinese New year holidays are around the corner, here are several simple and cheap ways you can minimise the risk of your home being broken into by burglars.

1) Lock everything up and stow away your ladders

The most important step that everyone knowns in regards to safeguarding your home is of course to lock all the doors and windows, but many homeowners get a little lax when it comes to the second-storey windows or if they live in an apartment or condominimium. If you live in a landed property and keep your handyman equipment outside, bring in any ladders you may have as burglars are not averse to using your own tools agains you. For high-rise homeowners living on higher floors, thieves can find creative ways to reach your home so be vigilant about those locks.

Read the rest here:
7 Anti-burglar Security Measures

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