House surrounding
Keep bushes and trees near your windows and doors trimmed to avoid any potential hiding spots. Motion sensor lights can deter thieves by illuminating your property if someone approaches.
Secure doors and windows
Make sure all doors and windows locks work properly especially front and back doors deadbolts. Keep windows curtains closed when going out and at night to prevent from burglars from peeking inside your home.
Install a door peephole
Door peephole devices are quite easy to install and they are a great solution that let you sneak a peek outside without opening up the door to strangers.
Today there are quite a few innovations such as Ring Video Bell and other electronic peeping devices that send video directly to your smartphone at a very reasonable cost.
Join a neighborhood watch
Joining a neighborhood watch means teaming up with people in your area to look out for each other. When everyone keeps an eye out it’s ,ore unlikely having thieves around. Not only it is free it also builds a sense of community and friendly neighborhood.
Use fake security cameras
Even fake security cameras can prevent break-ins and deter burglars, despite they are actually not recording anything they still make burglars think twice as they look like the real deal and it’s an affordable way to add a layer of protection to your home.
Get a dog
Dogs can be excellent obstacles against thieves and they are also great companionship. Even if you don’t have a dog putting up signs that say “Beware Of Dog” can make burglars think twice about breaking into your place. For just $5 you can make your property safer and discourage burglars from trying to break in.
Social media posts
Don’t shar your any privet information on social media especially if your vacation plans! Wait till you come back from your vacation and only then upload your photos as if not you are latterly tip off the burglars that your home is unoccupied and an easy target.
