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National Home Security Month: How to Keep Your Home Safe 

National Home Security Month: How to Keep Your Home Safe 

As we enter October, now is the perfect time to start thinking about home security. Here in the UK, we have National Home Security Month which runs throughout the month and is a great initiative to raise awareness of the importance of keeping our homes safe and secure. 

But why is it so important to stay up-to-date with the latest tips and trends when it comes to home security? In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the reasons why keeping up with the latest developments is so important. 

1. Technology is always changing 

The world of technology is constantly evolving and that includes the products and solutions that are available to help us keep our homes safe. What might have been the latest and greatest home security solution a few years ago might now be outdated and no longer as effective. 

This is why it’s so important to stay up-to-date with the latest products and solutions – you need to make sure that you’re getting the best possible protection for your home. 

2. Criminals are always finding new ways to break into homes 

Just as technology changes, so too do the methods that criminals use to break into homes. What might have been a popular method of breaking in a few years ago might now be obsolete thanks to advances in security technology. 

Take lock snapping as an example. This wasn’t really talked about until a few years ago and now could account for as many as one in four break-ins. Most people have no idea how to check their locks are secure against this problem. 

This is why it’s important to keep up-to-date with the latest trends in home security – so you can make sure your home is protected against the latest methods of attack. 

3. Insurance companies are always changing their requirements 

If you have home insurance, then you will know that one of the conditions of your policy is usually that you have an adequate level of security in place at your property. If your security measures are not up-to-date, then you could find that your insurance policy is invalidated in the event of a break-in. 

By being up to date with the latest in security, you will be better placed to ensure that your home is safe and that your insurance company remains happy. 

Why NHSM is a great chance to catch up 

As you can see, there are many good reasons why staying up-to-date with tips and trends for home security is so important. By making sure that you are using the latest products and solutions, you can help to protect your home against both current and future threats. 

And by keeping up with changes in both home security and insurance requirements, you can help to ensure that your property is fully protected against all risks. 

If you are unsure if your home is up to date with the latest security or want to add something extra such as CCTV or security lights, get in touch today and we can carry out a security audit for you! 

EMERGENCY LOCKSMITH SERVICE

Hornchurch and surrounding areas
Weekdays  6:00 AM – 10:00 PM


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