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Top 10 Locksmith Tips for the Holiday Season

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Lock, Stock & Barrel Locksmiths
On December 18, 2024
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The holidays are supposed to be for giving gifts, spending time with family, and celebrating. However, with all the expensive gifts floating around, and family vacations, it’s also a great time for thieves. Don’t fall victim to them this holiday season.

At Lock, Stock and Barrel Locksmiths, we’ve put together 10 top tips for the holiday season keep you, your family and your valuables protected!

1. Install Quality Locks

First and foremost is to install quality locks around your home. The exterior doors are the most important of these. They help prevent potential burglars from breaking in. Reputable locksmiths, like Stock, Lock, & Barrel, make this a breeze. Just call us or browse our recommended products for more information on quality locks and lock installations.

2. Keep Your Home Well-Lit

If your home is constantly dark during the night, it could look vacant. This leaves it open to potential burglars. Keeping your home well-lit during the night will help deter any would-be theives. A great way to keep your home lit at night is by either installing motion-activated lights in the garden or around the home, or installing timer-operated lights.

3. Hide Any Valuables

If valuables are in full view of the public, it’ll be tempting to break in. Don’t give burglars a reason to want to steal from you. Make sure all of your valuables are outside of public view. The more hidden they are, the better.

4. Get a Safe

Speaking of keeping valuables out of view, a safe is great for this. Even if someone breaks in, they shouldn’t be able to steal your valuables. A high-quality safe will keep most burglars out.

5. Install a CCTV System

A CCTV system is great for capturing footage of a burglary. It’s also great at letting you monitor your home if you’re away for the holidays. By investing in this, you’ll have less to worry about.

6. Get a Burglar Alarm

It’s always worth having a backup for your CCTV system. A burglar alarm is great for this. In the event of a burglary, it notifies the authorities and could scare burglars away.

7. Secure the Garden

Securing your garden gives you an extra barrier against theft. Make it difficult for any strangers to get in without your permission. Fences and gates are great for this.

8. Look Out For Packages

If packages are left out for long, someone can steal them. Make sure that doesn’t happen. Keep an eye out for them and bring them in when you see them. It’ll avoid theft more than you’d think.

9. Don’t Let Your Home Look Empty

If your house looks empty, as it could when you’re away for the holidays, it’ll be tempting for burglars to break in. Avoid this when you can. Getting a neighbour to bring in the mail or garbage bins, having timed lights turn on and off, and similar measures help.

10. Invest in Anti-Snap Locks

Snapping a lock is a great way to break into a house, and it’s a common technique used by burglars. This only affects certain types of locks, though. By going with anti-snap locks, you avoid this. At Stock, Lock, & Barrel Locksmiths, we work with plenty of these locks.

Hire an Expert Locksmith Today!

Nobody wants to fall victim to thieves during the holiday season. Make sure you don’t by using a few locksmith tips. Add in help to update your locks or get new ones, it’ll be easier. Get in touch with Lock, Stock & Barrel Locksmiths today to help with your home security needs.