With spring time finally here the real estate market is seeing a rise in home sales as people purchase new homes. After all, it’s part of the American dream to have your own home, white picket fence and all.
Here are three tips to improve security in a new home.
New home owners should pay particular attention to the type of locks the contractor used. External doors should have a deadbolt lock in addition to the regular knob type lock. Deadbolt locks make it more difficult for burglars to break in and provide better security against a forced entry. There are many different type of deadbolt locks available that are decorative, add value to the home and provide an increased level of security.
To deter entry through windows you’ll need more than the existing window latch. Casement windows can be secured with a device similar to a door bolt that locks with a key. To keep thieves from lifting a sliding door or window out of its tracks drive a screw through the track.
Consider installing a security camera – they have become very affordable and many allow the homeowner to watch the house with a smart phone.
Have a question about how to improve door locks for your Connecticut residential property? Email Jim Arsenault or call him at 860-678-9797.
Love padlocks (or love locks) – the symbolic gesture of people expressing their everlasting love by putting their names on a padlock and attaching it to a bridge, fence, or gate – started in Rome as locals began copying the characters in Italian author Federico Moccia’s bestselling romantic novel “Ho Voglia di Te” (“I Want You”) and soon it spread to other countries and cities, even making it to New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge.
While it seems incrediby romantic to countless star struck lovers across the globe it’s a major headache to city officials and maintenance crews who have to periodically inspect bridges and buildings and remove the padlocks. The rust from the locks could cause severe damage to stone bridges such as the historic Rialto bridge in Venice, Italy and many residents view the people attaching the locks as nothing more than vandals who are ruining marble, iron and stone. In an outraged front page editorial an Italian newspaper even called for €3000 (approx. $4000) fines and up to a year in jail for offenders who are caught in the act.
What do you think of love padlocks – romantic or vandalism?
Lock manufacturers have come up with a new way for homeowners to control and protect their home by combining home automation technology with a way to manage it when they’re away from home during working hours, or even on vacation.
With this combination locks, lights, thermostats, and cameras can be controlled from anywhere as long as there is an internet connection available.
How can this technology be utlizied?
The homeowner can:
Unlock a door for a guest when away (at the office, out shopping, etc.).
Assign housekeepers or babysitters scheduled lock codes for one-time or limited access.
The system can send text or email alerts when something happens at home that needs the owner’s attention.
Use wireless cameras to view what’s going on when away.
Trigger the lights to turn on when a door is unlocked.
Easily set schedules to activate lights and manage temperatures for maximum energy efficiency.
Have a question about how hi-tech door locks can be used for your Connecticut residential property? Email Jim Arsenault or call him at 860-678-9797.
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We wish everyone peace, happiness, and good health in the new year. -Jim and Sharon Arsenault
Mortise locks are not the new kid on the block, they were installed into most interior and exterior doors from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. Because of their customizable appearance there has been a renewed interest in the use of mortise locks. Builders and architects use them for commercial and high-end residential properties.
Mortise locks can be integrated into the property owner’s decorating scheme. They can have cast knobs and levers, be ornate or modern looking and come in varying shapes and sizes. They also offer a high degree of security and functionality. Modern mortise locks are manufactured of stamped metal and have been improved with armored fronts and hardened bolts that offer protection against vandalism.
Have a question about mortise locks for your Connecticut residential or commercial property? Email Jim Arsenault or call him at 860-678-9797.
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Love padlocks (or love locks) – the symbolic gesture of people expressing their everlasting love by putting their names on a padlock and attaching it to a bridge, fence, or gate – started in Rome as locals began copying the characters in Italian author Federico Moccia’s bestselling romantic novel “Ho Voglia di Te” (“I Want You”) and soon it spread to other countries and cities, even making it to New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge.
Mortise locks are not the new kid on the block, they were installed into most interior and exterior doors from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. Because of their customizable appearance there has been a renewed interest in the use of mortise locks. Builders and architects use them for commercial and high-end residential properties.
