Beef up your security with new door handles
There are a lot of expensive ways to keep a home secure, and all of them should be considered when protecting properties from burglaries. However, there are steps that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of a crime taking place. Many burglaries are simply down opportunism – ill equipped homes a spotted by thieves and targeted because of minor weaknesses, not because of the possessions inside.
Why is this so important now? Julian Stanton (National Security Inspectorate) stated in 2009 that “There is undoubtedly a correlation between burglaries and the recession, but just as at any time, sensible security measures will considerably reduce your chance of becoming a burglary victim.”.
Isn’t crime on the decline? According to recent Home Office reports on crime in 2009 and 2010 domestic burglaries fell by six per cent, something that can be partly accredited to a rise of preventative measure by home owners. Homes using basic home security are six times less likely to be broken into – a very good reason to improve basic security.
What basic measures are available? All options should be considered and none of them passed by without careful consideration. Furthermore, no one option should be used on its own as a method of home protection.
Other than the more expensive CCTV, alarms and motion sensors there are two obstacles for any criminal – glass and locks. Single pane glass can be smashed easily and old locks broken more easily. Replacing single pane glass with double glazed windows doesn’t come cheap but it is much harder to smash.
The cheapest option to use in conjunction with another, and one that has the potential to deter any opportunistic burglar, is replacing old door locks and handles. A new lock is less easily forced and the modern style makes them less easy to unlock. The presence of a new door handles signifies a new lock to unwanted visitors – they don’t have time to wait around and aesthetics are a dead giveaway of the locks strength.
Where can new door handles be purchased at low cost? Handle World takes great pride in the combination of style, utility and security their handles provide to customers. The heavily discounted prices of Handle World’s products are the result of savings made through wholesale purchasing, rather than any sacrifice of quality. Many satisfied customers testify to the exquisite craftsmanship of their products and the efficiency of their service.
Contributor/Author: Handle World is a UK based online supplier of quality door handles at discount prices. If you’re interested in purchasing handles for internal and external doors visit Handle World.
