Burglar Alarm
Install a burglar alarm in your house - preferebly one that alerts a security patrol.
10 Ways to Keep the Burglar Away
Burglars are a threat to everyone - whether you live in a house, an appartment, a dorm or on a boat - and few experiences are..
Burglars are a threat to everyone - whether you live in a house, an appartment, a dorm or on a boat - and few experiences are worse than coming home to house where everything has been turned upside down by criminals on the lookout for valuables. Burglars do not consider class or position and both rich and poor fall victim to thieves. Besides loosing your stuff - which can be difficult enough, even when they are covered by insurrance - you have to accept the psychological element of someone having been in your home and gone through your things without being invited. You have to do something to keep the burglars away and for most people digging a moat is not the answer. Many other ways exists to protect your home, though, but which one is the most efficient?
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Guard Dog
Have your home guarded by a fierce dog with a terrifying bark.
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Keep Valuables Out of Sight
TV, camera, computer, stereo, jewelry and money should not be visible from the outside.
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Make an Appearence of being Home
Have your neighbour park his car in your driveway, empty some trash in your garbage can, empty your mailbox and dry some laundry in your backyard.
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Avoid Shrubbery and Trees
Keep the entrances - particurlarly basement and terrace - visible from the street and/or your neighbour in order to prevent the burglar from operating unseen.
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Movement Sensor in Outdoor Lighting
Have your outdoor ligthing turn on when someone moves around your house.
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Solid Locks on All Doors and Windows
A solid modern lock prevents the burglar from entering without using excessive force and noice.
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Neighbourhood Watch
Keep an eye on your neighbours' houses and have them look after yours.
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Have You Phone Forwarded
But do not answer it with an explanation of your location.
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Registration and Marking
Have your valuables registrated, photographed and marked so they lose value for the burglar and display this fact on stickers on your windows and doors.
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Video Surveillance
Have the entrances to your home video taped by video cameras - either obviously or hidden.
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