Home Security Tips to Help You Survive Roommates
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Ask anyone who's ever had to live with roommates, and they'll probably have at least one horror story about the experience. Even if you get to choose your roommates, there's no guarantee that things will go as planned. Maybe they eat your food or leave a mess, but worse yet, there's also the possibility that they could steal your jewelry or invite in friends who might. Unfortunately, a lot of people get taken advantage of by their roommates. Whether you're simply coming from a different perspective, or you're seriously worried about your roommate's behavior and its effect on your personal safety, you can take steps to protect yourself.
One of the best ways to protect your things in an apartment environment is to keep roommates and visitors out of your personal space. Install a lock on your bedroom door, if it's permitted by the landlord. Otherwise, consider installing door alarms on your bedroom door so that a loud alarm will buzz anytime someone tries to enter. Door and window alarms are also a great options for the exterior doors and windows in your apartment; when you move, you can take them with you.
If you have a roommate who likes to have lots of guests over, stress the importance of home security. Make sure that your new roommate isn't making dozens of copies of your house key to give to all of her friends. Avoid leaving a key on top of the doorframe or under the mat. It might seem like a good gesture in case one of you locks your keys inside, but in fact many criminals know just where to look for your spare key.
Insist that the door is locked by the last person to leave each day. Keeping your apartment locked is a great security measure, of course, unless your belongings are in danger of being stolen by someone who already has access. What can you do if you don't want your valuables to be stolen from your apartment? Consider hiding them in diversion safes. Disguised as everyday household products, this strategy allows you to hide your valuables in plain sight so they won't be snatched by an opportunist who happens to see them sitting on your dresser.
Avoid asking someone you don't know to be your roommate. It's always best to find an acquaintance who has references you can trust. However, just because your roommate is your friend or someone your friends know doesn't mean that they will be a trustworthy member of your household. You should always interview potential housemates to learn about them and their habits before you become roommates. Make sure to ask about their source of income during the screening process, and discuss the splitting of household duties and bills, in addition to security concerns. Screening potential roommates carefully can help you head off these sorts of situations. However, if you've found that your roommate or their friends may not be as trustworthy as they seem, you can protect yourself by installing home security measures, even if you live in a tiny apartment.
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Ask anyone who's ever had to live with roommates, and they'll probably have at least one horror story about the experience. Even if you get to choose your roommates, there's no guarantee that things will go as planned. Maybe they eat your food or leave a mess, but worse yet, there's also the possibility that they could steal your jewelry or invite in friends who might. Unfortunately, a lot of people get taken advantage of by their roommates. Whether you're simply coming from a different perspective, or you're seriously worried about your roommate's behavior and its effect on your personal safety, you can take steps to protect yourself.
One of the best ways to protect your things in an apartment environment is to keep roommates and visitors out of your personal space. Install a lock on your bedroom door, if it's permitted by the landlord. Otherwise, consider installing door alarms on your bedroom door so that a loud alarm will buzz anytime someone tries to enter. Door and window alarms are also a great options for the exterior doors and windows in your apartment; when you move, you can take them with you.
If you have a roommate who likes to have lots of guests over, stress the importance of home security. Make sure that your new roommate isn't making dozens of copies of your house key to give to all of her friends. Avoid leaving a key on top of the doorframe or under the mat. It might seem like a good gesture in case one of you locks your keys inside, but in fact many criminals know just where to look for your spare key.
Insist that the door is locked by the last person to leave each day. Keeping your apartment locked is a great security measure, of course, unless your belongings are in danger of being stolen by someone who already has access. What can you do if you don't want your valuables to be stolen from your apartment? Consider hiding them in diversion safes. Disguised as everyday household products, this strategy allows you to hide your valuables in plain sight so they won't be snatched by an opportunist who happens to see them sitting on your dresser.
Avoid asking someone you don't know to be your roommate. It's always best to find an acquaintance who has references you can trust. However, just because your roommate is your friend or someone your friends know doesn't mean that they will be a trustworthy member of your household. You should always interview potential housemates to learn about them and their habits before you become roommates. Make sure to ask about their source of income during the screening process, and discuss the splitting of household duties and bills, in addition to security concerns. Screening potential roommates carefully can help you head off these sorts of situations. However, if you've found that your roommate or their friends may not be as trustworthy as they seem, you can protect yourself by installing home security measures, even if you live in a tiny apartment.
About The Author: http://www.resistattack.com has a full range of pepper sprays to keep you and your family safe. Also check for current specials on taser guns
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