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To add any deterrent to any burglary and to supplement your current locksets or alarm a homeowner should also consider a CCT (closed circuit television) system to their arsenal of home defense. Most of these systems can be monitored remotely with any computer or even cell-phones and can be stored on a computer hard drive or VCR.  Most have the capacity to store images for several weeks.  These systems are popular for being able to record exactly "who and when" something occurs.

Your most common locks in a residence are Kwikset, Schlage, Yale, Weiser, Dexter, and generic names like EZ-Set, Gaurdian, etc. The most common "high security" residential locksets include Medeco and Mul-T-Lock.  These locks use a different style key that is restricted making it exclusive to a particular locksmith in any given service area. Another popular alternative to your basic keys are pushbutton locks that require a code be used, but also can have a key "override".  The combinations to these locks can be changed by the homeowner making it convenient to let cleaning services, babysitters, and neighbors in who may be taking care of the pets while the homeowner is on vacation. These options should be assessed and installed by a licensed security professional by simply calling 1-800-UNLOCKS ?.

Recently police departments and security professionals have been concerned with "bump keys".  This is a method that thieves use that has been gaining popularity from most home invasions.  The only thing that is required to do this is a key blank that fits your locks keyway that is cut in a specific way allowing them to insert the key and "bump" the lock open.  There are several brands of locks claiming that they are "bump-proof".  These locks are typically more expensive but you could request your current locks to be re-keyed using deeper cuts next to shallow cuts to help deter the "bump" method.

For every style home there is matching locksets to coordinate with colors, style of doors, and composition of doors. Most of your basic locksets are available from your local hardware store, but visiting your local 1-800-UNLOCKS?  retail store will show a variety of colors, styles, and grades of locks.

In all cases you should also take into consideration a quick and easy way of egress in the case of a fire. In most states it is a violation of fire codes to have a deadbolt with a key required to unlock from the inside. If you do have double cylinder deadbolt lock on your doors you should consider replacement or keeping the key in the lock or in close proximity to the door.

Having the right kind of security for your home is essential. Most people never realize that protecting the security of the contents of your home and the safety of your children and pets can add both a good nights sleep and the decorative charm to your home. The front door is not only the first thing that any visitor puts there eyes and hands on but is also the one thing keeping intruders from invading the sanctity of your residence.  When buying a new home or building your own design, there are several things to keep in mind.  When purchasing a used home you need to consider who else may have keys to your new home so one of the first things you should consider is a security "walk through".  This should include re-keying existing locks and replacing broken or defective hardware, adding deadbolt locks if they do not already exist, and securing windows and garage doors. The best way to assure yourself and family of security and safety would be to call 1-800-UNLOCKS?  to check your home for what is needed.