Summer home safety

It’s important to consider how to keep your home safe during the summer months when you could be away for long periods of time.

We’ve put together some ideas for you to consider:

Lock your doors

While the nice weather means we typically spend longer outdoors, we can often forget to lock the doors after we leave the house.

Always remember to keep both the front and back doors locked, whether you’re simply going for a jog or popping out to your local shop. Don’t forget your windows either!

Protect your home online

If you do want to use social media to tell friends that you’re in the pub or on holiday, there are things you can do to protect your home and possessions from burglars.

Make sure your social media profile is set to private and avoid using the location and check-in features when you’re out and about. Try to save those holiday posts until after you are back home too.

Get tech savvy

You could think about installing a Wi-Fi security camera to deter potential thieves or keep an eye on things with a video doorbell.

Another clever tip is to install smart lights. Some smart lights have away modes that turn the lights on and off intermittently making it appear as though someone is home.

Get covered

Help give yourself greater peace of mind in the summer and beyond by taking out a contents insurance policy if you haven’t already. Visit our home insurance page to find out more and get a quote.