\u2022\tAt Christmas time avoid the temptation to put wrapped presents under the tree any earlier than Christmas Eve \u2013 it may look festive but it shows burglars the quantity of gifts for the taking. Remember that most burglars rarely act on impulse, the spend time selecting the right house
\n\u2022\tMake sure that valuable items aren\u2019t visible from outside (hide DVD players, computers etc)
\n\u2022\tIf you have an alarm use it \u2013 if you don\u2019t, get one!
\n\u2022\tEnsure window and door locks are fitted, working and used
\n\u2022\tInvest in automatic activation of lights in your house to give it the \u201clived in look\u201d even when no one is at home.
\n\u2022\tCancel paper deliveries when you\u2019re away
\n\u2022\tHave neighbours collect mail and free papers and leave them a key
\n\u2022\tDo not pull the curtains. Seeing this during daylight hours is a give-away that you are on holiday <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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