How can I Protect my Home from Burglary?

To protect your home against burglary you should memorize, or at the very least read, the three L’s of a typical Neighborhood Watch program -that is Lights, Locks and Landscaping. With those in mind, make sure all areas of your home inside and outside have adequate lighting. This means lighting the driveway, entrance way, and backyard. Motion detector lights can be a plus. If you buy and install them they can help surprise a potential intruder who comes upon your house. Next, install sturdy locks on all doors and windows (deadbolt locks are ideal for the main entry and exit doors) and keep your lawn and shrubbery well-manicured. In addition, if you go away on vacation, tell someone you trust that you will be away and have them pick up the mail and newspapers. Also, consider putting your lights on timers. Plus, contact your local police department and ask for a “Vacation House-Check.” Depending on the size of your town, an officer should go to your home on a regular basis while you are away and check to make sure your home is secured. Don’t give a burglar a helping hand. Remember, homes without lights, adequate locks, and smart landscaping are more likely to be burglarized. You should take action now and identify potential weaknesses around your property. Then do something about those weaknesses to eliminate the odds of criminal activity.