Burglar Prevention Tips
2 million American families become victim of burglary every year with an average loss of $1725 and the most striking thing is that the majority of those burglaries happened in broad daylight. It could also happen to you! We will provide you with some simple tips to reduce the chance of being robbed.
Many burglaries happen because the homeowners had left a door unlocked or a window open or left the spare key in an obvious location. Even if you’re leaving the house just for a few minutes be sure to look op and close all your windows, don’t allow perpetrators to access your house easily.
If you’re planning to go away on vacation never discussed those plans in public, you never know who might overhear them. Also ask a close friend, relative or trusted neighbor to empty your mailbox as that is an indicator to those with mal intent that nobody’s home. You could also use timers to have a light in your house turn on and off at set times to give the illusion that someone is present.
With some clever gardening you can also reduce the risk of being robbed: make sure to bushes and trees are trimmed so that they don’t give shelter to a burglar when committing his crime. If you’re regarding enthusiast you can plan the rosebushes or cacti underneath the windows to deter intruders from entering through that point.
If you move into a new house or you have lost your keys it’s wise to replace the locks of your house just to be on the safe side. You never know who has one or who happened to find them. Also keep your car key and house key on a different ring.
These commonsense suggestions go a long way in keeping your home safe from burglars.
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