There\u2019s a lot to think about when you\u2019re getting ready to go away. You need to pack, get your passport and spare cash from the security safe, arrange for kids and pets to be looked after, water the plants, check appliances are turned off\u2026the list goes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, it can be easy for a simple security check to slip your mind. At least you can have peace of mind that your security safe in Perth<\/a> is staying firmly closed \u2013 provided you remember to lock it after retrieving your passport!<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s just one of the things included in our list of 12 things you can do to bolster home security, to enjoy your time away worry-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Burglars are going to bypass a home that looks lived-in. Leave the TV or radio on for short trips or use smart home technology to switch lights on and off. Even better, hire a house sitter so the house is<\/em> occupied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enlist a neighbour to keep an eye on your place. Give them a key and ask them to do things like take out the bin, collect your mail (see #4 below), park in your driveway and feed the cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you pit a burglar against a home security safe in Perth<\/a>, the safe is always going to come out on top. Burglars are opportunistic and haphazard; they\u2019re not going to spend several days in your home trying (in vain) to crack a safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If there\u2019s nobody to collect your mail, have it temporarily forwarded to another address. Pause any delivery subscriptions and attach a No Junk Mail<\/em> sign to your letterbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Go through your home and lock every door, window, cat flap, and garage door. Then go around again and double-check, and when you\u2019re sure\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thieves know to check under mats, in plant pots, above doors and in the garden for spare house keys. Make sure you collect them all, even if you have somebody keeping an eye on the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t give thieves the heads-up that you\u2019re away by posting on public channels. Save the holiday spam for when you get home in case the wrong person sees it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Security safes are great for keeping valuables locked up. However, you might want to consider investing in a CCTV system or monitored alarm for added peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t have internet-enabled devices, old-school timers work just fine. Schedule lights to come on around dusk and have the radio playing during the day to give the impression someone is home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve ever had the thought of \u201cdid I remember to turn off the iron?\u201d then this point needs no further explanation. It\u2019s a small action with big benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The weekend before you leave, do a little DIY by clearing dead leaves from the gutter. Although the chances of a spontaneous fire are slim, it\u2019s one less thing to worry about on holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consider booking the lawnmower to visit if you\u2019re planning to be away for a while. Ask a friend to drop by and water your plants, or book a landscaper to do it all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use this as a checklist before your next holiday, work trip or weekend away from home. It also works if you need to lock up the office for a while or keep a business secure (for example, in the event of another lockdown).<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you need a new, upgraded or relocated<\/a> solution to stash your most valuable possessions, call Perth\u2019s security safe experts at Askwith Safe Company<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There\u2019s a lot to think about when you\u2019re getting ready to go away. You need to pack, get your passport and spare cash from the security safe, arrange for kids and pets to be looked after, water the plants, check appliances are turned off\u2026the list goes on. 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Make the house look occupied<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Ask a neighbour or friend for help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Store valuables in a security safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Forward your mail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. Check every lock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Remove spare keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
7. Post sparingly on social media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
8. Install a home security system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
9. Put electronics on timers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
10. Unplug nonessential appliances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
11. Clear gutters and drains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
12. Keep the garden tidy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n