At long last, winter is finally over and spring is upon us. That means getting your home in shape after a long winter. While the lawn and general cleaning are good first steps, at Security Specialists, we urge you not to forget about property protection and security.

To prepare yourself and your property for the warmer months ahead, here are a few, simple property protection tips:

1. Trim the trees and bushes in front of windows and doors so you can see what’s going on clearly from all angles. An obstructed view can lead to undetected danger.
2. If you haven’t already done so, install outdoor lighting. A well-lit home is less of a target for burglars.
3. Check  the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
4. If your doors are weak or broken, invest in new ones that are solid and fit snuggly within the frame (too much space between the door and frame is an open invite for a crow bar and forced entry). Also check the locks on all doors and windows and replace as necessary. If you own a multi-family dwelling consider fire resistant doors.
5. If you invested in a home security system, make sure the wiring of your surveillance devices is hidden and out of site to prevent an intruder from cutting it.
6. For heaven’s sake, if you’re one of those homeowners that typically leaves a spare key under the outside welcome mat while on vacation…stop and consider investing in a keyless door lock that allows entry via a one-time password that you can program to allow trusted visitors access to your home.
7. If you haven’t already, consider investing in a home security system.