OK, the move is over, the boxes have all been emptied and everything is in it’s place. Before you put your feet up in your new home there are a few things you need to do to protect yourself and family.
1. Change or re key the door locks; Who knows who may have a key to your new home? It’s very easy to remove the locks and take them to your local hardware store or home improvement center and have them rekeyed, or purchase new locks and install them yourself. Most locksmiths will come to your home and rekey the doors for about $50 per door. Make sure you have all locks rekeyed to the same key code and you’ll only need one key to access all the doors. Contact the H Team today for a qualified locksmith referral.
2. Change the code to your garage door opener: Someone may have an extra garage door opener or possibly the former owner left the garage door opener at the pre-set programmed code. Anyone driving down the street with a factory programmed garage door opener will be able to access your home through the garage. This includes changing any access codes that allow you to enter the garage from a touch key pad.
3. Alarm code: Did your home come with an alarm? Make sure to change the access code to prevent anyone from entering your property.
4. Fire Extinguisher. A fire extinguisher is a must for every kitchen. There are different extinguishers for different types of fires. The labels on the units are marked A, B and C.
- Class A extinguishers are designed to fight fires involving paper, wood, textiles and plastics. The material inside smothers the fire by cutting off the oxygen that feeds it.
- Class B extinguishers are designed to fight fires involving flammable liquids, such as grease, oil, gasoline and paint. Two kinds of material are used: one smothers the fire and the other creates a chemical reaction to extinguish the fire.
- Class C extinguishers use non-conductive materials to fight fires in live electrical equipment.
4. Smoke Detectors. Battery-operated detectors or plug-in detectors with battery backups help ensure that the unit works in case of a power outage. Test monthly and replace batteries annually. Install smoke detectors on every level of your home and inside or near every bedroom.
5. Automatic Timers. Set your home’s lights to turn on and off at specific times with a timer. Burglars will be less tempted to break in if they see activity within the house
6. Outdoor Lighting and Motion Detectors. Highlight shaded areas of your property with low-energy outdoor lights and motion detectors. The lighting will enhance the appearence of your home.
7. Peepholes and Cameras. A peephole is a tried and true safety method: See who is at the door before opening it. Well-placed cameras offer the same protection, but extend your field of vision far beyond the front door.
8. Chainlocks, sliding door locks, window locks. Installing quality chainlocks will add a little extra security. A sliding door lock can be as simple as an old broom handle or ball bat. A window lock is an expensive security item that just screws on to prevent a window from being raised to allow access.
For a quality contractor to preform any of the mentioned services just contact The H Team
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