Lock all doors and windows, even if you are at home.
This may sound like common sense but it is perhaps the simplest way to keep
unwanted guests from
entering your home. Use high quality deadbolts on exterior doors and install
pins in window frames to prevent them from being opened from the outside. On
sliding glass doors, use a bar or similar device to prevent them from being
opened — many of the standard locks in these doors can easily be defeated.
Install a wide-angle peephole in exterior doors.
This is very inexpensive and installation is actually quite easy. Having a
peephole allows you to safely identify visitors BEFORE opening the door.
Remember, if you cannot see who is at the door, DO NOT open it.
Install security lights around the perimeter of your
house.
These lights are great deterrents, especially if they are
set with motion detectors. If you have existing lights without these sensors,
consider this easy, inexpensive option: You can purchase battery operated
motion alarm sensors that simply screw into the existing light socket and mount near
the fixture.
Use timers on interior appliances when you are going
to be away for an extended period of time.
You can set these to
intermittently turn on and off lights, radios and televisions to give the
appearance that someone is home. This can persuade a potential burglar to
look for a house that is "unoccupied".
Don't let your landscaping create a burglar-friendly
environment.
Keep bushes and trees trimmed away from windows and
entry points to avoid creating hiding places for criminals to lurk.
Contact your local law enforcement agency for a home
security evaluation.
They will take a thorough, objective look at
your home and give you tips and recommendations for making your house more
secure. Many agencies are happy to provide this service free of charge.
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