High-tech security systems are great, but everyday habits often matter more. You can make your home safer just by changing a few small routines.
Start with doors and windows. Locking them properly sounds basic, but many people leave balcony doors or back windows “almost closed” during the day. Make it a rule: if no one is using that entry, it’s locked. Even older kids can be trained to check latches.
Don’t keep spare keys in obvious spots like under mats, in shoe racks or clearly labelled near the entrance. If a stranger ever looks around, these hiding places are the first they’ll check.
Be careful with who you let inside. Confirm the identity of service personnel if they arrive unexpectedly. A quick call to the company or building security can clear doubts. Kids should know they’re never allowed to open the main door on their own.
At night, build a quick routine: check main door lock, balcony doors, gas knob and key positions. It takes two minutes but helps everyone sleep more peacefully.
Online, avoid posting detailed live updates about long trips when the house is empty. Share memories after you return instead of broadcasting that no one’s home.
Security is less about fear and more about simple, consistent habits.