While burglary can be simple to prevent it is still occurring once every 15 seconds according to FBI statistics. Here are some simple tips that will help prevent you from becoming a victim.
1. If possible park your vehicle in a garage with the door shut to prevent possible burglars from knowing when you are home or gone.
2. Place lights on a timer to turn on and off while you’re away.
3. Program radios with automatic timers and raise the volume so they can be heard outside.
4. Mute the sound of phones and answering machines.
5. Never leave notes or other obvious tip offs on your doors or windows.
6. Walk around your home and look for anything that burglars might use to climb up to windows with. (Ladders, storage containers, furniture, etc.)
7. If leaving for more than a day, remove valuable items from view of windows and doors. (Electronics, Jewelry, Artwork, etc.)
8. Always lock your windows. Check window locks regularly to ensure they are secure and can’t be easily broken or shaken loose.
9. Secure exterior doors with Deadbolt Locks, Door Strikes and Strong, properly installed doors and doorframes that cannot be separated.
10. Visit Ornamental Security Door & Windows where we can assist you in securing your home’s doors and windows and help stop you from becoming a victim of home burglary.
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