Top 5 home security tips
Every 15 seconds, a burglar breaks into a home in the United States, steals an average $1,725 worth of property and robs the people who live there of peace of mind for years.
It's not that hard to get into most houses. Between the keys hidden under mats, the shoddy locks and the soul-baring social network statuses on vacation plans, it's pretty easy to find a home's weak spot. How should you protect yours?
- Make Some Noise : Alarm systems are great, but if you want an alarm to really protect, the criminals have to know it's there. That means displaying a sign with the alarm company's name on it, and displaying it prominently, outside the house.
- Be Original: Maybe the doormat was a fine place to hide a key a few decades ago (but probably not). If you must hide one, be creative. If your friends can guess your hiding place on the first try, pick a new one.
- Light the Night: When looking to make your house less of a target, one of the best fixes is lighting, both outdoor and indoor. It's partly about minimizing the appearance of vacancy inside the house, and partly about shedding light on would-be intruders outside the house.
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