Home Safety Tips

At Desert Haven Home Watch, we understand that your home is your most important asset and the safety of your property is of the utmost importance. That’s why we’ve put together a list of home security tips to help keep you, your family, and your belongings safe.
1. Install a home security system: Installing a home security system is one of the best ways to protect your home from intruders. Not only will it alert you to any intruders, but it will also notify the police if an alarm is tripped. Many systems also come with surveillance cameras so you can monitor your property even when you’re away.
2.Install security cameras: Security cameras are an effective way to monitor your home and can provide you with valuable visual evidence in the event of a break-in. Strategically placed cameras can also act as a deterrent to potential intruders.
3. Keep your doors and windows locked: One of the simplest ways to protect your home is to make sure all the doors and windows are locked when you leave the house. This can be especially important if you have children who are unaware of the danger of leaving doors and windows open.
4. Have an outside light: Having a light outside your home can help deter burglars as they’ll be less likely to try and break in if they can be seen. Motion-activated lights can also be a good idea as they will turn on when someone gets too close to the property.
5. Manage visibility: One of the most important steps is to not leave your valuables in plain sight. Leaving your valuables out in the open can make them an easy target for thieves and burglars. The first step to keeping your valuables safe is to make sure they are not left in places where they can be easily seen. This means that if you have items such as jewelry, electronics, or cash, you should store them in a safe or locked cabinet. If you have a window that looks out into your yard, you should also make sure that any valuables are not visible from outside.
6. Consider adding a safe to your home to store valuable items: When it comes to securing valuable items in your home, there’s no better way to do it than by adding a safe. Home safes are designed to keep your valuables safe from burglars and thieves, and provide a secure spot to store important documents, jewelry, cash, and other items that you don’t want to keep lying around the house. When choosing a safe, it’s important to consider the fire rating and the security features. A fire-rated safe will protect your valuables from extreme temperatures and will usually come with a UL-rated lock. The higher the UL rating, the better the security features. Additionally, safes with a keypad or electronic lock can provide additional security and convenience.
7. Landscape with safety in mind: Make sure to keep your landscaping trimmed in order to reduce hiding spots. Having an overgrown lawn or shrubs can provide the perfect cover for someone who is looking to break into your home. It can also provide an easy way for them to enter and exit unnoticed, as they can easily hide among the foliage. Trimming your landscaping regularly will help to eliminate these hiding spots and reduce the chances of a break-in.
There are also other benefits to keeping your landscaping trimmed. A well-maintained lawn and landscaping can make your home look more attractive and can even increase its value. Additionally, it can help to protect your home from pests, like rodents and insects, that may be attracted to tall grass or overgrown shrubs.