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Participate in Neighborhood Watch Programs

Posted by on May 6, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments Many localities now have Neighborhood Watch programs, whereby neighbours get to know each other, become familiar with each other’s vehicles, and generally look out for each other. The more active you are, the more likely your neighbours are to help you out in return, and local police departments are usually very willing to come to your meetings and provide all kinds of home security tips.
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Don’t Provide a Hiding Place

Posted by on May 6, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments Some burglars like to hide in the bushes and watch your house to decide whether it is occupied. Similarly, they look for a house that has large shrubbery that obscures an outside view of doors and windows that may wish to break in through. Trim your shrubbery so as not to help them out! A privacy fence may keep your nosy neighbours from looking in on you, but definitely detracts from your home...
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Hide That Spare Key

Posted by on May 6, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments Don’t think that burglars don’t know the common hiding places, like under the doormat, under a flower pot, or along the top of the door trim. If you must conceal a key outside, put it in an illogical place that takes some work and ingenuity to get at. This is another very basic home security tip that many people ignore.
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When You Go Away

Posted by on May 6, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments Don’t forget to stop mail and newspaper deliveries, and never leave a note on your front door informing people that you are away. Arrange for someone, preferably a friend, relative, or neighbour, to mow your lawn. If possible, leave an extra car parked in the driveway, to give the appearance that someone is home. It also stops burglars from pulling up to the garage and gaining an easy way...
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Light Up and Make Noise

Posted by on May 6, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments Any time you are away, whether for the evening or for a vacation, set up some interior lights with automatic switches to turn them on and off at irregular times. Leave a TV or radio on to create some noise, and give the impression your house is occupied.
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