4 Home Projects to Make Your Home More Secure

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Are you looking for ways to make your home more secure? Several home improvement projects will help you and your family feel safer and they are relatively quick for handy DIYers. From switching out the front door locks to getting a garage door opener with a built-in camera, these projects can seriously improve your home’s security. Let’s take a closer look. 

Upgrade Your Front Door Lock

The first step is the front door lock. If you didn’t do anything except rekey your lock when you moved in, it’s likely time for an upgrade. Modern locks can even come with electronic keypads, making it easy to get in the house without a key if you know the passcode. It’s still secure but easier than reaching in your purse, bag, or backpack for your keys. It also enables pet sitters, housekeepers, guests, and kids to get in easily with a temporary guest code. Another upgrade is a Wi-Fi-enabled lock, which you can lock or unlock from anywhere with an internet connection.

Get a Garage Door Opener with a Camera

Much like the front door lock, you can also get a garage door opener with Wi-Fi capabilities. It can open and close from anywhere you have an internet connection, but that’s not all. Any time it’s opened, it activates a camera so you can see who is coming and going through your garage door. Another bonus is it can also enable deliveries inside your garage, and you can monitor the delivery drivers as they drop off your package. For example, if you have a service that delivers salt for a water softener inside your garage, it’s easy to let them in, have them refill your softener, and close the garage door behind them. 

Install Surveillance Cameras

Speaking of cameras, you can easily set up surveillance cameras around your home to increase your security. Whether it’s a standalone camera, a camera with floodlights, or a doorbell camera, you can ensure your home is monitored 24/7 with Wi-Fi-enabled cameras. Smart devices with screens can often show you views from the camera, whether you’re at work, making dinner, or on vacation. Night vision cameras enable you to see even at night. Combine a doorbell camera with a Wi-Fi lock, and you can always see who is coming in and out of your home and open the door when necessary.

Lock Your Guns and Valuables in a Safe

Finally, for safety in your own home, it might be time to look for a gun safe on sale. If you own even just one firearm, it’s a good idea to invest in a secure storage solution. Secure your firearms in a gun safe, and you’ll have peace of mind knowing your guns are secure from anyone except you. Plus, you can also store valuable jewelry, important documents, and invaluable sentimental items in this safe.

About Menards®

Home improvement projects never stop, and Menards® is ready to help you make that labor of love easier. From refinishing the back deck to fixing a leaky faucet, you’ll find the supplies you need and friendly service from your local Menards®. Knowledgeable store associates are ready to help you learn the differences between deck boards composite vs. wood, where to find decorative tiles for ceilings, or how tankless water heaters compare to large electric water heaters. With project planning tools and countless other resources available online or in-person, Menards® can help make any home improvement project easier to check off of your to-do list.

Find everything you need to make your home more secure at https://www.menards.com/

Location: 5101 Menard Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA

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