Most people when they are used to living with others find it a little distracting when they are home alone. It may be something they are enduring for only a few hours while other household members are out, or it may be a new living experience for them. In any case there are those that just don’t feel secure, but knowing what security measures are in place will help raise the comfort zone.

For most they find the night time hours the worst. In the day light hours they can least see their outdoor segment of their property which gives them a chance to see if anyone is lurking about.

It is time for people in this type of situation to go about some security conscious building. First check the locks on all the exterior doors. Take a close look at them and determine if they make you feel secure. You may want to do a little research as to what constitutes a strong locking mechanism, to compare your locks to. Once you feel confident that your doors are going to give you good protection you are off to a good start. You may find that adding deadbolts to the locking systems will also make you feel more secure.

Now comes the windows. Of course you want to check the locks on these as well. You also want to check the exterior of your home to make sure that there is nothing around the windows to protect a thief from view when trying to break into your home.

Check the perimeter of your home to make sure there is nothing that could be used for a break in artist to use to climb to the upper windows.

Make sure you have good coverings on your windows, as you may not be able to see out at night, but outsiders can see in.

You may want to live a light on at night in one or two rooms, to give the illusion that someone may be up.

The bumps in the night are always nerve wracking. Most homes have their own classic creaks and groans. Learn what these are and what is causing them. Even if you can’t correct the problem you at least know they are part of the house and not being caused by an intruder. Don’t let them take you by surprise.

Even those that are on a budget can find affordable security products. Speak to an expert like those at Pre-lock as to what are the basics that you need to beef up your home security.

Having a land line is practical, but also keeping a charged cell phone beside your bed at night will give you extra comfort.

These are just a few standard basic tips. Try to identify what it is that makes you most nervous about being home alone and again share your concerns with a security equipment provider who can help you address your concerns.