10-Point Home Security Checklist
A quick, actionable checklist every Kenosha homeowner should complete. Share it with your neighbors — or embed it on your website.
Use this checklist to audit your home's security in under 30 minutes. Developed by Kenosha Locksmith — serving Kenosha County since 2005.
Rekey All Exterior Locks
Especially critical after moving in. Previous owners, contractors, and real estate agents may have copies of your key.
Install Grade 1 Deadbolts
Upgrade builder-grade locks to ANSI Grade 1 deadbolts with anti-pick, anti-bump, and anti-drill features.
Reinforce Strike Plates
Replace short screws with 3-inch screws that reach the door stud. This single fix dramatically increases kick resistance.
Test Every Window Latch
Walk through every room and test each window latch. Repair or replace any that are broken, painted shut, or don't engage properly.
Secure Sliding Doors & Windows
Place a cut-down wooden dowel or metal bar in the track to prevent sliding doors from being forced open.
Change Garage Door Codes
Change the keypad code and reprogram all remotes when you move in. Lock the door between garage and home with a deadbolt.
Install Motion-Activated Lighting
Add motion-activated lights at all entry points — front door, back door, garage, and side gates.
Meet Your Neighbors
Neighbors who know you are far more likely to notice and report suspicious activity. Join your local neighborhood watch.
Store Spare Keys Safely
Give a spare key to a trusted neighbor — not under the doormat or in a fake rock. Consider a combination lockbox.
Save Your Locksmith's Number
Add a trusted local locksmith to your phone before you need one. Searching in a panic leads to scam calls and inflated prices.
Embed This Checklist on Your Website
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10-Point Home Security Checklist
From Kenosha Locksmith — serving Kenosha County since 2005
- Rekey All Exterior Locks
- Install Grade 1 Deadbolts
- Reinforce Strike Plates
- Test Every Window Latch
- Secure Sliding Doors & Windows
- Change Garage Door Codes
- Install Motion-Activated Lighting
- Meet Your Neighbors
- Store Spare Keys Safely
- Save Your Locksmith's Number
Provided by Kenosha Locksmith — (262) 427-6888 — Available 24/7
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<li>Rekey all exterior locks (especially after moving in)</li>
<li>Install Grade 1 deadbolts on all exterior doors</li>
<li>Replace strike plate screws with 3-inch screws</li>
<li>Test every window latch — repair or replace broken ones</li>
<li>Secure sliding doors with a track bar</li>
<li>Change garage door keypad code and reprogram remotes</li>
<li>Install motion-activated exterior lighting</li>
<li>Meet your neighbors and join neighborhood watch</li>
<li>Store spare keys with a trusted neighbor (not under the mat)</li>
<li>Save your locksmith's number before you need it</li>
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<p style="margin:16px 0 0;font-size:12px;color:#9ca3af">Provided by <a href="https://kenoshalock.com" style="color:#F5A623">Kenosha Locksmith</a> — (262) 427-6888 — Available 24/7</p>
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