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Security Steps To Take When Moving To A New Home

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When you are in the process of moving, it is easy to become overwhelmed, sometimes letting down your guard to security procedures in the process. It is of the utmost importance to take steps to safeguard your belongings during a move, as potential thieves often target households they feel are not being watched as closely as they could be. Here are a few steps to take when moving to a new home to make sure your belongings are not stolen.

Watch Placement Of Items

When you are moving your items into your new home, take care in placing more expensive items away from the view of your front windows. Place electronics such as large flat-screen televisions on interior walls facing away from the street, if possible. Make sure to put up curtains before bringing your items inside to help mask them from prying eyes.

Outside, put any luxury vehicles inside your garage or put tarps over them so they are not sticking out to be admired. Keeping expensive items hidden will keep thieves from being tempted to get inside your home to see what else you have of value.

Add Security To The Home

The first thing you should do when moving to a new home is change your locks. Do this before you bring a single item inside. Your home is most vulnerable when thieves notice a moving van out front and know you will be leaving to go back to your old home to haul more items or to go to a store to get things for your new home.

You have no idea who has access to the inside, so changing locks is crucial for safety reasons. Call a local locksmith (such as Fox Chase Lock & Key) to come to the home to do a complete lock switch-out on every window and door in the home. You may also want to install a security system to protect your home even further. 

Keep Packing Materials Inside

After you unpack your boxes, do not stack them by the curb to be picked up by the town garbage service. Fold them neatly and place them in a corner of your home until you can bring them to a recycling center after you are situated in your new home. Thieves notice homes with a lot of boxes outdoors because they announce the arrival of a new family to try stealing from. They will then be aware that items are up for grabs to take while the family is busy doing the move. Leaving materials outdoors announcing you are moving in will make your home more vulnerable.


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