.....don't let would-be thieves get the best of you and your home! We are in the holiday season and that means traveling over the hill and through the woods to Grandma's, Aunt Edna's and Uncle Fred's.Be sure to take a few necessary steps to protect your home.
1. Neighbors: be sure to let your neighbors know when you will and won't be home. Write it down and give them your itinerary. So, if someone has a van pulled up to your home when you are away, your neighbors know this is NOT supposed to be happening.
2. Post office: if you will be gone for more than a few days, go by the post office and let them know to hold your mail. This usually means filling out a little card with the specifics. No big deal, but keeps your mail from piling up. This holds true for your newspapers, too.
3. Gifts: be sure that your a thief can't look through your windows or doors and see what is under the tree. The same holds true for large boxes next to your trash can. Not so nice people scope these things out while driving around neighborhoods. Don't fall victim to it!
4. Before you leave, double check all doors and windows. If you have sliding doors, put a dowel rod in the track so that it can't be opened. Remove all spare keys from outside.
5. Install a security system: they are worth the monthly fee and they truly give you a sense of security. Studies show that just the sign in the yard deters thieves.
May your holidays be bright and safe. A few moments of precautions go a long way!
Many blessings my friends.
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