Since the children are out of school and many families are going on vacation, homeowners should consider alternatives to protect their home from a burglary while away. The most obvious things to do are stop the mail and newspaper delivery, lock the house up tight and leave a light on. The following ideas take things a step further.
- If you are going away on an extended trip, you should consider asking a neighbor to pick up your mail and newspaper and bring them into your home each day.
- Invest in a couple of timers. You can set them to turn a light on and off each day as well as turn on a radio or stereo.
- Hire a neighbor’s responsible teen or ask a friend to house sit. Alternatively, work out a system where you cover your neighbor’s home when they go away and they look after yours while you’re gone.
- If your neighborhood does not have a “neighborhood watch” program, be the one to start it.
- Consider purchasing a home security system to ensure your home is regularly monitored.
For more information about home security tips, go to Crime Doctor for additional ideas.
