It’s always a good time to take stock of your home security. Let’s face it, we all live busy lives and with so many things going on and all those tasks to juggle, it’s no wonder home security is often the last thing on our minds.
So, we’ve pulled together our top tips for a safer home. Whether it’s outdoor lighting, alarms or extra tight locks, we’ve got everything you need to keep your home secure. Everything, that is, except the guard dog!
By Sandra- 31st Jan 2022
- 5min read
This blog was updated on 3rd September 2025
How secure is your home?
It’s a good idea to consider how well-protected your home is, whether you’re going on holiday or just leaving an empty house every day while you’re at work. We think it doesn’t hurt to have a bit of extra security, so take a walk around your home and ask yourself the following questions:
- Can you see who’s outside your home when you’re not there?
- Are the front and back doors secure?
- Is the outside of your home well lit?
- Is your shed or garage protected with a high-quality padlock?
- Do you have any valuables around your home left on display?
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Outdoor lights for night-time
Outdoor lighting is the perfect way to let passers-by know that you're at home and you can see what's going on outside your house. With the nights drawing in it'll soon start getting dark by early evening, so we recommend keeping your outdoor areas well lit at all times.
Outdoor lights will make you and your family feel safer because they let outsiders know that the house is occupied and they give you the chance to see the areas outside your home, even in the dark. We have a huge range of outdoor lighting to give you that 'safe and secure' feeling. Whether it's flood lights or a subtle string of fairy lights, having outdoor lighting is a great addition to your home security - and they look great too. You could even jazz it up by using coloured lights!
Choose from our range of LED lights; they're so much more energy efficient! Many of our lights are also solar powered so the lights turn on automatically when it gets dark, as well as costing you nothing in energy fees.
Ding dong! Door bells and alarms
Make it easy for visitors to let you know when they arrive with our fab range of door chimes and door bells. From plug in door chimes, to electric door bells, we've even got door chimes with flashing lights to give you an added level of security.
As well as door chimes and door bells, the next step to a safer home is introducing a video doorbell. Whether it’s the postman, your best friend or the whole family… It's always good to know when someone is at your front door. Not only will it help you feel more secure at home but you’ll also never miss a delivery again!
Top tip – write a note in your calendar to do an alarm test on the first of every month, because we can all get forgetful when life gets busy! It’s also best to change the battery twice a year just to be on the safe side.
We think a good time to do it is when the clocks change; forward for daylight savings time and then back to standard time. These two events serve as a great reminder.
It's also a good idea to invest in a smoke alarm as well as a carbon monoxide alarm - these have a sensor which tests for Carbon Monoxide (CO) gas which can be deadly.
Keep it under lock and key
We think you'll agree, it's important to go to bed at night knowing that the doors are locked and secure so you can get cosy and sleep peacefully. There are multiple different types of locks that you can use in and around the house.
An additional security door bolt on the front door can add extra peace of mind.
Be sure outdoor buildings such as the shed and garage are safe too, with a trusty padlock to secure them. Look no further than our fantastic range of padlocks in different sizes, they're guaranteed to add an extra layer of security to your personal property. From TSA-certified locks to ones that allow you to change the combination, our padlocks are designed with ease of use and safety in mind. Top tip: remember to keep the key somewhere safe too!
Our range of door latches hold the key to all your security needs. Whether you're looking to replace an existing internal door latch or want to add extra security with a night latch lock, you'll find what you're after here.
Adding door locks to your home not only gives you added peace of mind, you'll also gain much needed privacy, particularly when adding smaller door bolts to internal doors... an essential for peace and quiet at bath-time!
For all your valuables, cash and keys, you can keep them securely stored with our great range of safes. From digital safes to lock safes, you can feel assured our safes will look after your belongings.
We've also got key minders that will keep your keys safe and secure, so you'll never have to worry about being locked out of your home.
Smart security
Take full control of the safety of your home wherever you are with our smart security options. Choose from a brilliant range of indoor and outdoor camera systems that'll help you keep an eye on things while you're away - as well as capture those once-in-a-lifetime trick shots with a football in the garden...
They're so easy to use - simply set up your cameras and they'll available to monitor through your phone or tablet, whether you're down the street or in a different time zone.
We’ve got a huge range of home security and safety products, so why not take a look and find out all the other ways you can keep your home protected. The full range is online at wilko.com.
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