Moving out of home and into your own place is an important milestone in anyone’s life, whatever your age, but it can take some adjusting to, and there are often some steep learning curves to adjust to!
Staying safe in your new home is paramount, and by following the security tips below, you can enjoy your new, independent life, without the fear of becoming a victim of crime:
Try not to advertise the fact that you live alone
Of course your friends and family will know that you’re now living alone, but everybody else doesn’t need to know. Don’t mention it on social media, and don’t make it obvious to anyone who might be able to see into your home. Hang drapes or blinds at all ground floor windows to prevent anyone from peeping inside, and if you need to call a tradesperson to fix anything or set up cable TV for example, have a friend be with you when the work takes place.
Have a smart camera installed at your front door
With a two-way audio smart camera, you can communicate with whoever is at the door without them having to know that you’re alone, and if you live in an apartment where such cameras might not be allowed, have a peep hole installed so that you can at least see who is at the door or outside in the corridor.
Make sure you have a set of spare keys
When you live alone, usually, the only person that can get you back inside when you’ve lost your keys or had them stolen, is a licensed residential locksmith. However, with a spare set of keys that aren’t locked inside your home (they may even be with as close friend or relative), you can get back inside whenever you need to, without having to rely on anyone else.
Burglar alarms
If you live in a house, consider having a burglar alarm installed, as not only will this alert both you and the local police authority to a potential break-in in your absence, but they can be a great deterrent for crime, too.
Make sure your new home and contents are insured
In the event that your home is broken into, or is involved in some kind of emergency in which property and belongings are damaged, you’ll want to have an updated insurance policy that offers you an adequate level of coverage.
While there are many things to think about when living alone for the first time, not least security, being aware of all of the above can help to make sure that you’re prepared in the event of a security issue, and having a conversation about home security with your local locksmith, can be reassuring, too.
