Since the children are out of school and many families are going on vacation, homeowners should consider alternatives to protect their home from a burglary while away.  The most obvious things to do are stop the mail and newspaper delivery, lock the house up tight and leave a light on.  The following ideas take things a step further.

• If you are going away on an extended trip, you should consider asking a neighbor to pick up your mail and newspaper and bring them into your home each day.
• Invest in a couple of timers.  You can set them to turn a light on and off each day as well as turn on a radio or stereo.
• Hire a neighbor’s responsible teen or ask a friend to house sit.  Alternatively, work out a system where you cover your neighbor’s home when they go away and they look after yours while you’re gone.
• If your neighborhood does not have a “neighborhood watch” program, be the one to start it.
• Consider purchasing a home security system to ensure your home is regularly monitored.

For more information about home security tips, go to Crime Doctor for additional ideas.

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