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be Td ‘3Dillustration Getty Images Photography (opposite) Larne Nicolson, ‘styling Sam van Kan. "Avaliable to order online of atthe Special Orders Desk MORE POWER TO YOU Step up your security with active systems, such as serious locks to stop burglars in their tracks and motion-activated security lights. Behind closed doors The front door can be the most common access point for burglars, often because it has been left unlocked. A smart lock, such as one from the Yale Unity series, can be easy to retrofit and provide you with the ultimate in 21st-century protection. Yale's Eric Sindel says, “When you activate Auto-Lock in the Yale Access App, the lock will use its position sensor to automatically lock the door when closed. The popular Auto-Unlock feature utilises geofencing technology to determine your location and BUILT-IN SECURITY Be safety alert from the start The way you design your house and garden can work wonders to protect your home — experts call this Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. “CPTED is not a foolproof system, but the goal is to make it harder and less rewarding for someone to commit a crime,” explains Kristy Cianci. “These principles are easiest to apply during the design phase of your house and landscaping, but you can do a number of things retrospectively,” she says. Kristy recommends keeping the space between the lower limbs of trees and shrubs clear, so there are views from the street to the house, and vice versa. "This eliminates pockets automatically unlocks your door as you approach, without the need to reach for your keys or even your phone.” To remotely access these functions and more, add a Yale Connect Bridge (sold separately) to join the lock to your home wi-fi network. Another pattern identified by the AIC was that those planning to break into a home would first check whether it was occupied. Install a wi-fi-enabled wireless video doorbell that shows you who's at the door via wi-fi link to your smartphone. With two-way audio, you can ward off any unwanted visitors. Incorporate home safety features into the design of a reno or new build in the garden where someone can hide and watch your activities,” she explains. A well-maintained fence can send an instant visual message. “Territorial reinforcement and space management are also key aspects A sense of safety Solar-powered sensor lights don't need to be hardwired by a licensed electrician, and plug-in mains- powered models can also make installation a quick and easy DIY job. This safety stalwart makes it impossible for criminals to work under the cover of darkness and can immediately alert you that someone is prowling around your property. Position them over out-of- the-way access points along the side or rear of your home, so they aren't triggered by innocent passers- by on the public footpath. of CPTED,” Kristy says. “Make it clear what's private and what's public using landscaping features such as fences and paths, so it's immediately obvious if someone is trespassing.” bunnings.com.au | (G) bunnings |(®) bunnings 43
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