If your home has ever been burglarized, you know that awful feeling you get in the pit of your stomach. You feel violated that someone has come into your home and gone through your personal space. Here are 20 tips on safe proofing your home from burglars 1. Flyers and Junk Mail If you're not going to be home for a long period of time, have someone pick up your junk mail such as flyers from your doorstep. You can also stop newspaper delivery until you're back home. 2. Hiding Extra Key Outside We've all heard of this one, but don't hide an extra key to your house under a door mat. Leave a key with a trusted neighbor, friend or family member. 3. Use Timers Use indoor timers for your lights to turn on and turn off at the set times. Put a couple in the bedrooms so your home looks normal and lived in. 4. House Sitter Have a house sitter look after your home if you're away on vacation or have someone drop by your home each day to open and close the blinds and make sure … [Read more...]
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