{"id":409004540,"date":"2018-01-20T13:43:51","date_gmt":"2018-01-20T19:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409004540"},"modified":"2020-01-01T03:08:43","modified_gmt":"2020-01-01T09:08:43","slug":"how-to-make-your-property-extra-secure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/how-to-make-your-property-extra-secure\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Vintage Property Extra Secure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you live in a particularly high-crime area or simply want extra peace of mind, you might be looking for ways to make your property more secure, especially at night. If you&#8217;ve got a large property with a lot of land, this can be even more difficult. Whether you live in the countryside or in the city, some of these tips could be for you. Here we&#8217;re going to look at a few different ways to make your home extra secure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_exterior_lighting\"><\/span><strong>Install exterior lighting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-64911b162f27d\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-64911b162f27d\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/how-to-make-your-property-extra-secure\/#Install_exterior_lighting\" title=\"Install exterior lighting\">Install exterior lighting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/how-to-make-your-property-extra-secure\/#Fix_the_fencing_around_your_property\" title=\"Fix the fencing around your property\">Fix the fencing around your property<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/how-to-make-your-property-extra-secure\/#Use_security_doors_and_screens\" title=\"Use security doors and screens\">Use security doors and screens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/how-to-make-your-property-extra-secure\/#Install_a_security_alarm_and_camera_system\" title=\"Install a security alarm and camera system\">Install a security alarm and camera system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/how-to-make-your-property-extra-secure\/#Get_a_dog\" title=\"Get a dog\">Get a dog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/how-to-make-your-property-extra-secure\/#Join_neighborhood_watch\" title=\"Join neighborhood watch\">Join neighborhood watch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>This is one of the best new ways to make your property more secure. Not only that, but it can actually bring your home into the 21st century and even add value to your property. The right exterior lighting could consist of uplights, spotlights and other innovations. They&#8217;ll make your home seem appealing in the evening \u2014 but not to burglars and other people who don&#8217;t want to be seen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_the_fencing_around_your_property\"><\/span><strong>Fix the fencing around your property<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t got <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Perimeter_fence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">perimeter fencing<\/a> around your property, get it. One mistake many people make with fencing is they put up a poorly finished job and one that isn&#8217;t really all that secure. You might want to consider higher fences, or even barbed wire in some areas. Make sure it&#8217;s not easy to simply climb over or get through. And another thing \u2014 keep the external and fences areas of your property well lit as well, so you can see if anyone is trying to penetrate your fencing.<a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/lock\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409004542\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/lock_1532112197.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_security_doors_and_screens\"><\/span><strong>Use security doors and screens<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Security doors can make your property even more safe. So can screens in the right areas of your property. Whether you\u2019re looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockinghamglass.com.au\/security-screens-perth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">security screens and doors in Perth<\/a> or elsewhere, they can be a great addition to your property.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_a_security_alarm_and_camera_system\"><\/span><strong>Install a security alarm and camera system<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These are getting cheaper and cheaper \u2014 there now isn&#8217;t really a reason not to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safewise.com\/best-home-security-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fully functional home alarm system<\/a>. You can even get cameras for less than you think now, too. Some modern systems can even be connected to the internet so that you can check your home when you&#8217;re not there with a simple app. If you can&#8217;t afford to put cameras all over your property, you could still consider dummy cams so that people think they&#8217;re being watched. Just make sure you get a brand that looks exactly like the real thing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_a_dog\"><\/span><strong>Get a dog<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to keep your property secure at all times is with a dog. While getting a dog is a big decision, it could be a great addition to your family. It&#8217;s a good idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/doggiedesigner.com\/bloodhound-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get one with a big bark<\/a> \u2014 just make sure security isn&#8217;t the only reason you get a dog. You could also try a bark alarm that makes people who come near your property think you&#8217;ve got a dog when you haven&#8217;t. That could be enough of a deterrent in itself.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Join_neighborhood_watch\"><\/span><strong>Join neighborhood watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Make sure your neighbors are looking out for your property \u2014 this can be one of the simplest and easiest ways to use your community to help you keep your property secure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you live in a particularly high-crime area or simply want extra peace of mind, you might be looking for ways to make your property more secure, especially at night. If you&#8217;ve got a large property with a lot of land, this can be even more difficult. 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