September 22, 2006
Tips To Make Your Home Burglar Proof
Holiday season is a time of cheer – you get to go away from home and the drudgery. Just lock up and leave for the great outdoors. And it is a time of cheer for burglars as well because they can burgle the great indoors without any hindrance. That is if you haven’t been smarter than them and take steps to make your house easily accessible to them. If you haven’t thought of them already, here are a few handy tips that will help you relax and enjoy your vacation without worrying about who’s home:
- Ensure that the doors and windows are secure.
- If you are going away for quite some time, give your house the lived in look. You could put your lights on a timer and ask a neighbor to ensure that the front of your home is clean of debris.
- Get an alarm system, and be sure to advertise that you have one. Most security companies will give you complimentary stickers and yard signs.
- Keep your homeowners insurance policy up to date.
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