How to keep your home safe while you’re on holidays

Is your house safe? When was the last time you assessed the locks on your doors and windows? And how are the screens on those doors and windows?

The last thing you want to be worrying about when you go on holidays is the safety of your home. After all, you’re on holiday, you just want to relax and have fun.

Easter is a great time of year to go on holiday—it’s not the scorching hot summer of the Christmas holidays, and it isn’t yet too cold to enjoy outdoor activities like swimming and hiking.

However, the downside of Easter holidays is the heightened death toll on the roads and the increased number of break-ins. According to the RACQ, break-ins increase by as much as 10 to 15% during the holidays.

Protecting your home

There are simple steps you can take to ensure the safety of your home. From making sure all the locks are secure, to ensuring the durability and strength of your screens.  Additionally, you can install CCTV if you feel the need, as well as safe installation and alarms.

Did you know?

If you do not lock your doors while you’re home you are leaving yourself open for burglars. In a report conducted last year by the RACQ 22% of break-ins happen while people are at home.

How safe are your windows?

When it comes to break-ins 19% are through your window—are your windows secure?

Please don’t misunderstand us. We’re not trying to scare you into changing every lock in your home. Or having every entrance alarmed.

We are merely advising that before you leave on holidays you ensure your house is safe, and that you have done everything in your power to keep your home and contents safe while you’re off enjoying your holidays.

After all, an old lock does not equate to a bad lock. The only lock that should be replaced is a faulty one.

Shain’s Local Locksmith offers free advice and a quote to help you make the best decision for you and your home.

Sometimes all your locks will need is a little repair work and to be re-keyed—if, on assessing your locks, we determine what’s the best solution for you.

Shain’s Local Locksmith is part of the Locksmith Guild of Australia, so you can rest assured you will receive the best quality service available.
How to keep your home safe while you’re on holidays

If you would like to know more about how Shain’s Local Locksmith can help you, please contact us today.