So you moved into a new neighborhood as you bought a new house. Buying a house is nothing less than a milestone achieved.
However, it is important to mention here that home ownership comes with loads of responsibilities. If this is your first house, then there is a great chance that you have been living in rental apartments before, which means that you had absolutely nothing to worry about except paying your rent on time, as everything else was pretty much cared for by the landlord.
Now that you have become the proud owner of a house, you should prepare yourself for the many responsibilities that come with it, including ensuring the safety of you and your loved ones.
That said, as a newbie homeowner, there are a few things that you will want to keep looking out for, especially if you want to keep safe from prying eyes and potential burglary.
Here is what you should do after moving to a new house.
Prepare for Self-Defense
When it comes to thugs and burglars, they are in for nasty fights if they get caught. So, one of your best options would be to become a pro in self-defense. You might want to get a good self-defense weapon so you can fight off a potential intruder without getting close to them.
For instance, you might want to invest in a good rifle. If you have never used a rifle before, you might want to go through this Rifle Buyers Guide, as owning a weapon won’t do you any good unless you know how to maneuver it and use it in life-threatening situations.
However, if you have helpers around the house or small kids, then it is your responsibility to keep the weapons, be it a gin or a rifle, out of their reach. A great way to keep the weapon out of your kid’s reach and also out of the reach of potential burglars is by keeping them in a safe.
However, be mindful about where you install the safe. You might want to opt for installing the safe behind the door. Or, you might want to install the safe underneath the bathroom sink. Just don’t make the mistake of hiding the safe in your master bedroom, as most burglars go through the master bedroom, master bathroom, or master closet first, as they know that they can find mostly all valuables in these interior spaces.
Keep Your House Clutter-Free
If you have a busy schedule that doesn’t allow you to regularly clean your house and backyard, you might want to hire someone to get it done. The thing is that potential burglars see a cluttered house and especially a cluttered backyard as a tell-tale sign that no one is at home.
You will want to avoid giving the impression that your house is unoccupied, so make sure to keep your backyard and the main entrance of your house in the best order. You might as well opt for installing a fence to make your property and to keep prying eyes out of reach from your house.
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