Most people worry about the security of their homes and there are actually a number of relatively small things you can do to drastically improve the level of security you have.

Firstly if you have CCTV check your images sometimes you may find that the images aren’t clear and this can be improved by cleaning the lens of the camera and also improving the lighting near the cameras.

Get into a security check routine at bedtime, check all doors and windows are securely closed locked and make sure that any valuables are not in sight from any of the windows or cat flap.

Improve garden security by using a padlock on your gate and a motion sensor security light that will activate if anyone is in your garden. Also lock away any gardening tools and cover over patio furniture to make things less visible to thieves.

If you are planning to be away for any length of time from your home it’s a good idea to have a family member or neighbour pop in to check on things but also set some lamps to come on on timers to make it look like the house isn’t empty.