Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Tips For Keeping Your Home Safe

By John Thompson

When you ask people what they do when they are away from home, and how they keep safe, many people don't do anything. Now, you know the trick...and the burglars and thieves know all the tricks also. I'll explain this in a second. Home security measures do have a few variations, but remember, the worst thing you can do to protect your home, is to do nothing at all.

It really doesn't take much to implement precautions. For instance, when you are not at home, leave your blinds and curtains closed and a light on in a room or two. This way, a potential home intruder can only guess if somebody is home. This technique makes it difficult for him to see in your house to confirm it, and chances are, your home will then fail to become a target for him.

Leaving the radio or TV on will do wonders in getting distraction going. Once they hear noises, they will go somewhere else.

Do not leave notes or obvious clues to not being home. Have you ever left a note on the door for someone to pickup? This is an invitation to burglar.

Thieves today are much more knowledgeable than in days past. But they still know some of the old school techniques for home security measures that us homeowners do. Hiding a key outside your home is just not as effective as it used to be. They know all the usual hiding places. It is safer to leave a key with your friend or neighbor.

Please do not leave your keys, purse, wallet or valuables of any kind near the front or back door. How convenient do you want to make it for a burglar?

Safety starts with you and being cautious and careful. If you are concerned at all about your home security, these tips are the easiest to implement. Don't make it easy for a thief to invade your home. Take the time to learn more about home security measures. Don't be careless.

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