Archive for October, 2008
Most burglaries happen when a house or an apartment is empty. People usually leave their lights off when they are gone—and thieves know this. In some cases people will leave lights on when they leave their homes, but this habit could result in a hefty utility bill.
One way to counteract thieves is to install use time switches on your lights. This way your lights will turn off and on often enough to convince a thief that you are home. These switches are valuable home security systems that can also be installed on televisions and radios. If you aren’t able to utilize the use time light switched on then you should ask a friend or a neighbor to visit your home while you are away. Tell them to turn on a light in a different room each time they are there.
More than a third of all burglaries occur when thieves enter your home through a back window. If you have never taken the time to consider how a burglar may look at your home then you probably should. If you don’t have strong locks on your doors and windows your home may be the perfect target for a thief.
Taking some simple precautions like installing a window alarm on that rear window can protect your home from a break in. Window alarms are designed to fit sliding and hinged windows. Many of these alarms can be operated by simply pressing a button. A robber will be rudely awakened after trying to open a window fortified with an alarm.