{"id":2526,"date":"2017-12-28T12:36:06","date_gmt":"2017-12-28T12:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lockrite.org\/blog\/?p=2526"},"modified":"2022-09-23T11:27:26","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T10:27:26","slug":"october-wrap-up-the-national-home-security-month-takeaways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lockrite.org\/blog\/october-wrap-up-the-national-home-security-month-takeaways\/","title":{"rendered":"October Wrap-up: The National Home Security Month Takeaways"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the UK, the whole month of October is dedicated to<strong> home security.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Of course, the preoccupation for this topic is a constant one, but during this month, industry-related entities are trying to raise more awareness about it.<\/p>\n<p>The Yale-sponsored initiative strives to address home security issues and has a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homesecuritymonth.com\/\">dedicated blogging section <\/a>where security tips are posted weekly. Other sites are trying to emulate this and share the same kind of awareness-raising content.<\/p>\n<p>These efforts are necessary since it is reported that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homesecuritymonth.com\/yale-secures-headline-sponsor-spot-national-home-security-month\/\">a quarter of Brits have no security measures in place.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Down below, you&#8217;re going to read about the<strong> main takeaways shared during October<\/strong> and hopefully, they&#8217;ll inspire you to take specific action on shielding your household from intruders.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep It Simple &#8211; and Safe<\/h2>\n<p>With all the noise around smart home tech, it&#8217;s sometimes easy to neglect <strong>security measures\u00a0which have been around for quite a while.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So if you have your eyes on some smart home security gadgets, make sure you also include traditional measures like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>double shielding entry doors with a night latch or mortice lock<\/li>\n<li>upgrading\u00a0the cylinder in case you have a PVCu or composite external door,\u00a0as older cylinders are more exposed to lock-snapping<\/li>\n<li>securing all windows with key-operated locks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34296 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lockrite.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/home-security-4.jpeg\" alt=\"home security\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Curated Smart Security Suggestions List<\/h2>\n<p>The National Home Security Month couldn&#8217;t have passed without British specialists picking a few smart security devices. This list of helpful devices will help you get an idea of <strong>what items you should invest in<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>smart locks<\/strong> &#8211; keyless locks which let you control\u00a0your door lock through an PIN-activated app on your phone. This way, you can access the lock remotely and even allow trusted persons to enter your home\u00a0once you send them a one-time access code.<\/li>\n<li><strong>smart alarms<\/strong> &#8211; they allow you to rest assured you&#8217;ll be instantly notified in case any suspicious activity is recorded.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CCTV system<\/strong> &#8211; ensures remote viewing (i.e. watching over your home, while anywhere in the world) and lets you record activity outside your house to serve as evidence in case of a break-in.<\/li>\n<li><strong>automatic light switchers<\/strong> &#8211; even when you&#8217;re out on holiday, you get to set the way lights switch, thus letting the impression the house is actually inhabited.<\/li>\n<li><strong>digital door viewer<\/strong> &#8211; allows you to see who knocks at your door, thus reducing the possibility of your being a victim of burglars&#8217; distraction tactics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Clocks Go Back, Your Home Stays Safe<\/h2>\n<p>Normally, one wouldn&#8217;t think autumn daylight saving time could bring potential home security liabilities.<\/p>\n<p>But burglars sure take advantage of extended night-time.<\/p>\n<p>That said, here are a few aspects to pay attention to once daylight time starts decreasing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It&#8217;s best if you don&#8217;t keep garden furniture and tools outside.<\/li>\n<li>Having external lightning in place is a solid burglar deterrent.<\/li>\n<li>Secure any gates or fencing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34297 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lockrite.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/home-security-5.jpeg\" alt=\"home security\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Halloween Season Home Security Tips<\/h2>\n<p>During Halloween time, lots of people roam around, so the likelihood you open the door to strangers increases.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing you can do to prevent this from happening is having a &#8216;Do not disturb&#8217; sign posted at your door. This way, you avoid opening the door too often and exposing the interior of your home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plus, avoid sharing your location\u00a0on social media\u00a0when going out during Halloween<\/strong>&#8211; you never know who could use this information to take advantage.<\/p>\n<h2>New Year&#8217;s Eve Resolution: Home Security<\/h2>\n<p>With all the above tips in mind, how about you assess them and consider a new home security strategy as a New Year&#8217;s resolution?<\/p>\n<p>At Lockrite, we&#8217;re always here to support you with this decision and provide<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lockrite.org\/\"> a suite of locksmith services<\/a> that meet the highest British standard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the UK, the whole month of October is dedicated to home security. Of course, the preoccupation for this topic is a constant one, but during this month, industry-related entities are trying to raise more awareness about it. 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