{"id":224767,"date":"2025-12-10T10:02:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T08:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/olin.es\/blog\/medidas-seguridad-casa\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T10:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T08:30:20","slug":"home-security-measures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olin.es\/en\/blog\/home-security-measures\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 best home security measures for your house"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Keeping your home secure<\/strong> isn\u2019t just about luck or having a good lock. It\u2019s about combining prevention, common sense and the right technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, you\u2019ll find the 10 best home security measures<\/strong>, with practical advice you can start using today\u2014whether you live there all year round or only part of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Install secure doors and windows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your home\u2019s first line of defence is its access points. A reinforced or high-security door doesn\u2019t just deter intruders\u2014it slows them down if they try to force entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Grade 3 security door or higher (under UNE-EN 1627<\/a> standards) can withstand more than 5 minutes of direct attack. That may not sound like much, but it\u2019s critical\u2014most intruders give up if they can\u2019t get in quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For windows, multipoint locks and laminated glass (3+3 or higher) add extra resistance. If you live on a ground floor or have a terrace, install fixed or hinged bars and check the fixings every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Spain\u2019s Security Observatory, over 80% of home burglaries happen through the front door or windows<\/a> (55% and 28.3% respectively). A small upgrade can prevent a major problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Identify weak points and reinforce them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every home is different, so your approach to home security<\/strong> should be tailored to your space. Before investing in expensive systems, carry out a full check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n