No one prepares you for a burglary. Not even the most high-tech home security system is enough to deter offenders from targeting your home or any other property.
This is what usually sets people off. Your home is your safe space at least it’s supposed to be.
So, how can you make sure you can sleep through the night or go away on vacation without having to worry about home safety?
There are tons of burglary prevention guides on the Internet, all of which come with great advice. However, these articles can come one too many.
To help you sort the wheat from the chaff, or at the very least, take out all the guesswork that comes with information overload these days, here are nine of the most basic yet highly effective tips on how you can protect your property from burglars.
Let’s begin!
Tip #1: Be vigilant
Don’t wait to report any suspicious characters, activities, or vehicles circling your area to your local police force.
Studies show that people are less inclined to report anything suspicious to the police for fear that they might hurt innocent people.
There’s a fine line between paranoia and vigilance, after all. So, use your best judgment whenever the need arises.
Tip #2: Secure all points of entry
From doors to windows, skylights, garage doors, and cellars, make sure you get the best possible locks for these entryways. Regularly check locks and make sure they are in good working condition.
However, don’t let these things give you a false sense of security. No locks are ever burglar-proof. They make it harder for burglars to enter your home, which increases the risk of getting caught before they even start.
Garage doors, in particular, must be locked overnight. Make a habit of locking your garage door the moment you step out of your car.
In certain states, burglars gaining entry through garage doors are, unfortunately, one of the most common preventable crimes.
Tip #3: Have a professional do a home safety inspection regularly
In some states, police offer free home safety inspections where officers survey the ins and outs of your home and pinpoint any physical weaknesses and provide low-cost suggestions to improve security and safety.
If your local police force doesn’t offer such a service, then hiring the most reliable home safety inspectors within your area is your next best bet.
Tip #4: Install motion-sensitive lights inside and outside your home
As we already know, darkness is a burglar’s best friend. It keeps their activities and identities undetectable.
After identifying the most vulnerable parts of your house (both inside and outside), invest in lights with built-in motion sensors and install them in those areas.
This, at the very least (and when coupled with CCTV systems and home alarm systems), can deter burglars from pushing through with their plans.
Tip #5: Keep valuables out of sight
Some homeowners like to forgo curtains and blinds to get more light into their homes. This gives burglars an advantage because it allows them to case the inside of your house without trying too hard.
In this case, make sure valuables are not visible from the street, including high-end electronics and expensive antiques.
Tip #6: Eliminate hiding spots
Tall hedges and overgrown bushes can be great places for burglars to hide in. Make sure they are short and trimmed.
Tip #7: Maintain privacy
We all like to announce upcoming trips and activities on social media. But doing so puts you and your home’s safety at risk.
When going on a trip for extended periods, limit the information to trusted family and friends. If you wish to post pictures and updates on social media, do so after you get home from your trip.
Tip #8: Stage your house
To build on #7, when going away for vacation or business trips, give your house a lived-in look. Here are some ideas:
- Keep one car parked in the driveway or have neighbors park their cars on your property from time to time
- Have curtains or drapes slightly open and install lights with timers inside
- During winter or fall, have someone shovel the snow or rake the leaves off your driveway and yard
- If possible, pause your newspaper deliveries and have someone collect your mail at least once a day or every two days
Tip #9: Get monitoring apps on your phone
Download a phone app that you can connect to your home’s CCTV and alarm systems so you can have real-time updates on what’s going on inside and outside your home.
And there you have it the nine ways you can make your property harder for offenders to access!
These simple yet highly effective tips have saved thousands of people from getting their homes and other properties burglarized, and they might help you out, too!
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