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7 Home Security Tips to Keep Your New House Safe From Crime

by | Oct 10, 2017 | Features

Changing the locks to all of your outside doors should be the first thing you do when moving to a new house. From former house cleaners and handymen to neighbors and friends, you don’t know who was given a copy of the key from the previous homeowners. Installing an alarm system in your home is one of the most surefire ways to protect you and your family from a burglary. It’s a well known fact that thieves don’t want to be caught.

Key Takeaways:

  • Make home security a top priority when moving to a new home.
  • There are many ways to secure your home.
  • To secure your home, try things like changing locks, trimming hedges, installing alarms, put items on timers, use motion detectors and video doorbells, and hide your mail when you’re away.

“Installing an alarm system in your home is one of the most surefire ways to protect you and your family from a burglary.”

https://www.moving.com/tips/7-home-security-tips-to-keep-your-new-house-safe-from-crime/

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