Don't give a
burglar a hiding place while he's checking your windows. Keep bushes and
shrubs trimmed low and away from windows and doors.
- Make
sure all porches and entrances are well-lit. Put exterior lights on
sensors so that they turn on automatically when it is dark.
- Don't give burglars tools and ladders to enter your home -- always keep shed and storage doors locked.
- Bolt your window air conditioners to the wall to prevent easy removal from the outside.
- Put your lights on timers and stagger the times so that they turn on and off at different intervals.
- If you rely on a cordless phone or phone system, keep a simple corded phone in the house for use in case of a power outage.
- Always use the locks on your doors and windows, even if you'll only be gone for a few minutes.
- Ask
for identification from all service people and solicitors who come to
your home. If you are unsure, do not let them enter until you call
and verify their identity.
