6 Ways to keep your home Secure this summer


It’s the season of open windows, dusting-down bikes and jetting off on hols - but don’t forget about protecting your property, says Abi Jackson.


TIP ONE Have a home-security checklist Lucky enough to be heading away on holiday? You’ll want to do everything you can to ensure you’re able to fully relax and enjoy that well-earned summer break - and this includes taking appropriate steps to maximise the security of your property while you’re away. Some people find it reassuring to install burglar alarms and security cameras, and there are lots of apps available now that help you ‘keep an eye’ on your home from afar, or operate lights on timers, for


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instance, so it looks like somebody’s in. Tese things aside, make absolutely sure all your door and window locks are adequate. You might want to have a chat with a trusted neighbour, who can keep an eye out for you while you’re away.


“THERE ARE LOTS OF APPS


AVAILABLE NOW THAT HELP YOU ‘KEEP AN EYE’ ON YOUR HOME FROM AFA.”


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