With some simple changes, the security of your home can be greatly increased. A secure perimeter, outside lighting, and a good safe can convince a crook to leave your house alone.
To increase the resistance of your home to burglary, do the following:
- Use a safe to secure your jewelry and important papers. Wills, life insurance, and other significant items should be kept in a fireproof safe of with at least a X fire rating, such as the Honeywell 1.2-Cubic-Foot One-Hour Fire Waterproof Safe with Digital Keypad #2092D . The Honeywell .40-Cubic-Foot Laptop Drawer Anti-Theft Safe with Digital Keypad #2074 can secure your laptop and small items. Ideally, the safe would be hidden and mounted in a concrete floor.
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can secure your laptop and small items. Ideally, the safe would be hidden and mounted in a concrete floor.- A monitored alarm, with sensors watching the doors, windows, and strategic areas. Modern systems can also call, email, or text message you when an alarm sounds.
- Use motion lights outside to call attention to people approaching your house. Indoor lights on a timer give the appearance of someone being home, which will deter most crooks.
outside to call attention to people approaching your house. Indoor lights on a 
give the appearance of someone being home, which will deter most crooks.- Clear plants and other obstructions from the windows, so that a crook can’t hide behind them.
- Hide as many valuables as you can to discourage a smash and grab thief.
- Good locks are important. Some consumer-grade locks can be “bumped” (that is, opened with a specially made key) easily – see this video or this. Use a good lock brand like Medeco.
- A loud and large dog will discourage a thief. If you don’t have one, try a dog simulator .
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