Six tips for improving security around your home

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.

2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.

3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.

4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.

5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.

6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property

Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.

Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.

Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.

So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?

Would you commute by public transport if it was free?

• Yes
• No
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 69.2% Yes
  69.2% Complete
• 27.7% No
  27.7% Complete
• 3.1% Other - I'll share below
  3.1% Complete

1324 votes

Make a date on 1 November and Ticket Giveaway

Kurien Thomas from The Flea FM

The Homes of Devonport house tour is just around the corner on November 1st, and we have 2x tickets to give away to one lucky winner!

Simply like this post and tag someone you’d take to the tour in the comments to go in the draw.

You can also buy tickets by copying this link:

www.eventfinda.co.nz...

T&C's Apply. Competition closes 22/10/24, 10:00 AM. The winner will be contacted via the comment section.