subject: Baffle The Burglar [print this page] With the nights starting to draw in and the evenings getting colder and more miserable, statistics say that you are more likely to get burgled, especially with pre Christmas purchases on their way. Take these precautions to make sure that your home is safe.
Get a burglar alarm if you fit an alarm it will deter the would be burglar as they will not want to be drawing attention to themselves. Find out what happens if the alarm goes off when you are on holiday, as some of them trigger a local centre, while others send you a text essage.
Make sure your window locks are up to scratch a determined burglar will try his hardest if the windows look shoddy, so invest in good quality locks to keep unwanted visitors out of the house.
Install security lights this makes an intruder visible and scares them off as this is the last thing that they want. Remove tall hedges and keep brick walls low to expose people trying to hide.
Pretend you're in by using timer switches on your lights, or even leaving a light or radio on in a room. Anything that makes an intruder think you are home will put them off.
Don't advertise your belongings like a magpie to a shiny object, if you have your TV or other valuables on display, some burglars won't be able to resist. If you have to have them within viewing point from the window then consider putting up muslin curtains or blinds so people cannot see in.
