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Home security<\/strong><\/a> is an important consideration for anyone, regardless of age, income or where they live. When you welcome a new addition to your family, those natural, protective instincts kick in, making it more important than ever. Of course, growing your family is also one of the most expensive periods of your life, not to mention one of the most chaotic. So, from a pragmatic perspective, it might not be the most sensible time to call in contractors to tear your home apart installing a state of the art home security system. Fortunately, there are measures you can take to improve home security significantly that are cheap, quick and simple.<\/p>\n Home Invaders and burglars are opportunists who look for easy targets. Make it clear that you don\u2019t fall into that category, and they will go somewhere else. If you place signs<\/strong><\/a> on your gates telling the uninvited to stay out, it makes it clear that your household is aware of the possibility of intruders. Simply putting a sign up sounds almost too easy, but it is a proven and effective way to stop people trespassing on your property \u2013 all for the price of a sandwich and a cup of coffee!<\/p>\n Intruders tend to operate either while everyone is off to work or under the cover of darkness. If you are a new mom, chances are you are around most of the day, so it is the nighttime hours that are the highest risk. A security light<\/a> is a must-have these days. The\u00a0technology has become so inexpensive and energy-efficient that there is no reason not to. As well as illuminating anyone who approaches the property and shouldn\u2019t be there, lighting also provides additional comfort and security for you, your family and any genuine visitors who approach the front door after dark.<\/p>\n If you are planning on resurfacing the drive any time soon, give serious thought to gravel or shingle\u00a0as opposed to concrete or paving. As well as being a cost-effective option, it makes a distinctive, loud noise when anyone walks or drives on it. If your parents had this kind of driveway when you were younger and you ever tried to sneak in quietly after a late night, you will remember exactly what it is like!<\/p>\nSend out the right signs<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nLet there be light<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nGravel and shingle<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nTrespassers hate trellis<\/h3>\n
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