There is nothing more important than the safety of your family. When you are at home, you want to feel safe in the knowledge that everyone and everything inside is protected from intruders.
Crime statistics show that over 20% of households have experienced a break in at some point with numbers steadily increasing.

Currently, Australia has the 5^th highest burglary rate in the world and has become an important issue for homeowners across the country.

There are a number of ways you can increase the overall security of your home without the need for complex and expensive security systems.

Law enforcement offices agree on the fact, most break ins are ‘crimes of opportunity’.  Meaning, the best way to deter the crims, is to make it harder to break in than the next one they see.

Shut blinds and curtains at night.

Seems simple right? If there are some dodgy folk hanging round your neighbourhood, giving them a look into everything in your home isn’t good. If you have house lights on without anything blocking that view into the street, it’s almost like you are giving them a tour of the place. Not only will they know what you have… they will also know where it is.
A good rule of thumb is when you turn on your lights at night, shut any blinds and curtains you have even if its still dusk so they don’t get a peak at what’s inside.

Make sure windows are shut properly

A number of break-ins have been through windows recently, with crims shimmying them open even if they have only the smallest sliver of space between them and the wall. Before you go out or go to sleep, unless your windows have reinforced protection (and maybe even still) make sure they are shut securely.

Install outdoor sensor lights

This can be done relatively low cost and purchased at your local hardware store. Motion sensor lights can be positioned in your garden or front of the house and will light up when motion is detected. Not only will this increase your personal safety if you are outside during the night, but it will also deter crims as they will not light being easily spotted.

Keep your garden tidy

If a crim is looking to skate by without being seen, having a well maintained garden will offer less of an opportunity for them to hide and remain unnoticed. Keeping hedges and shrubs neat and tidy will also re-enforce the fact you are home and taking care of your house, not on holiday or away for extended periods of time.

Smart Security Cameras

 

For someone wanting to sneak in, the idea that the could be broadcast straight to your smartphone…? Not appealing. Smart security cameras have come a long way and now even offer 2 way communication and the ability to set off alarms from wherever you are. Many of them will come with stickers you can also place around windows in your home to let it be known that you are watching.

 

Install Roller Shutters

Roller shutters are one of the best things you could do to increase the level of security in your home. Windows are the weakest part of your house and even if shut, can be easily broken into.

Roller Shutters provide a barrier between the outside world and your windows, making your home much harder to forcibly enter.
They also provide a visual deterrent and will make anyone think twice about how difficult it would be to consider breaking in.

The added privacy they provide is also a massive bonus when it comes to home security!!

      

If you are wanting to upgrade your home with the ultimate home security feature, contact your local service team on 13 11 78 for a complimentary in home consultation and design.

 

No one can deny Summer in Australia is beautiful. With some of the best beaches in the world our days are spent soaking up the sun and lounging on the beach. It’s also hard to deny that it gets hot in Australia… very hot.

By mid December, the thermostat can easily push past the 40 degree mark regularly and finding ways too cool down becomes priority number 1!

This could be as easy as turning on a fan or the air-conditioning, but for many this can be a very costly expense for the hip pocket and not an ideal solution for the environment. For people searching for other heat control solutions, many are turning to outdoor blinds to keep cool, keep costs low and raise the overall value of their homes. Outdoor blinds keep heat out of your home by blocking out the sun, providing a shaded outdoor space in your home and preventing unnecessary solar gain, therefore stopping heat before it can reach your home.

With the further benefits of glare & light control, additional privacy, UV ray and weather protection, they are the ultimate outdoor accessory for your home and you’ll be looking for excuses to be outside all the time.

But what blinds are right for you?

The two main types of outdoor blinds that Modern offer are the Envirotex and the PVC café style blinds. Both design styles are proudly Australian made and engineered to be able to cope with the tough conditions their home nation provides. They also both have the ability to be motorised for total convenience.

The Envirotex blinds are made from a strong and durable woven fabric that is fire retardant and resistant mould and mildew growth. They are also able to withstand high winds and corrosion making them perfect for even coastal locations.

Modern has also engineered a unique heavy duty axle that also acts as a reducer that helps to avoid the unsightly sag that many outdoor blinds can develop over the years.

To make them even more customisable, there are different fabrics to meet each of your aesthetic and functional needs.

 

Alternatively, the Café blinds are perfect if you are looking to preserve your view and keep your space looking big. Designed never to yellow or become brittle and are available in both a clear and tinted fabric. They are Maintenance free, durable, corrosion resistant and boast self retracting screens that you can utilise to take advantage of cool breezes.

Contact your local service team on 13 11 78 for a complimentary in home consultation if you think that outdoor blinds might be the solution you’ve been looking for!