9 Ways To Burglarproof Your Home Before A Vacation
If you are about to jet off for summer vacation, make sure your home is protected! Recently the Denver Post interviewed two Denver Police Department detectives on how to discourage potential burglars from breaking into your home.
1) Dogs: Keeping your dog at home can offer a little protection. Many novice burglars will hesitate breaking in. However, a more experienced thief can trick even the toughest dog with treats. Also, neighbors may not notice your dog’s barking. So have more than just your canine protecting the home!
2) Neighbors: Keeping your home safe is an excellent reason to know your neighbors. Let them be your eyes and ears while you’re away (and contact you if they notice suspicious activity). Include the neighbors who share your alley.
3) Social Media: When it comes to posting about your trip, share the pictures after you get home. Don’t publicize when you are leaving or that you’re away.
4) Landscaping: Be sure to keep your full-bodied bushes trimmed (lilacs, juniper, broad-leafed evergreen shrubs, etc.). Overgrown greenery offers burglars a potential hiding place!
5) Windows: Before heading out of town, walk around your home’s exterior and check each window is securely locked. Also make sure someone cannot see into your home.
6) Doors: Invest in tough, lockable front and back doors. Having double-sided locks allows you to secure the doors from both the inside and outside.
7) Garage: It’s easy to forget if you locked the garage, so double check before you leave! Make it a habit to always keep your doors locked, especially if one opens to an alley.
8) Security System: Of course a security system may offer you the best peace of mind. There are lots of different options that could fit your budget. Be sure to put up your system’s signs so potential intruders will think twice before attempting to break in.
9) Home Inventory: Before you head out on your trip, document any new valuables by taking photographs. Make sure to capture the serial numbers of your electronics and bicycles.
Enjoy your summer vacation with a little more ease!
Source: denverpost.com