Home Security Tips – When you go away on holiday

Burglars target homes that look and appear to be empty, so the easiest way to deter thieves is to make your home look like its not empty – its not rocket science!!.

I have jotted down some simple tips that will make your home look full even when it isn’t

  • Use timers to turn on and off lights, tv’s and any other items that can give the impression of someone being at home, a radio is a good example. These appliances can be controlled can be a simple digital timer or you could use your burglar alarm system and X-10 to do this for you.
  • Never leave an answering machine message indicating you’re not home / have gone on holiday – you would be amazed how many people change their answer phone message to “sorry we can’t take you call, we are on holiday from the xxx till the yyy”. its an invitation and time window for burglars
  • Don’t let letters, newspapers or flyers build up or be left sticking out of your letterbox. Ask a friendly neighbour to push anything through or remove it.
  • A home without rubbish shows burglars no-one is at home. Let a neighbour use your wheely bin when you are away.

See, simple tips that are more common sense but its worthwhile using them when you are away, i mean what could be worse than comin home to find your house has been burgled?

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