Among many companions August we call “the month of the locksmith.” It is a joke, a reality that needs no explanation: 40% of robberies throughout the year are in this summer.
Many think and not without reason, “Well, if I have to go home, that is not there nobody inside.” But considering that most burglars our absence is greater incentive to try, why not make it more difficult?
There are many things you can do to not give clues to the solitude of your home for your next getaway.
- Close doors and windows fine, but do not let the blinds closed at all unless you live in an accessible height from the street (a low or low-level first). Many thieves study areas and homes before acting, and there is no greater sign of household “closed for vacation” several days with shutters pitches. Yes, leave the curtains drawn so as not to be clearly visible inside the house.
- The factor “good neighbor”: if you have a family member or friend who lives nearby, or a trusted neighbor, let him have a copy of your keys and ask happens from time to time to vary the height of the blinds and some visible detail as planters or pots. If regardless also to have, the better.
- A great purchase: a timer for electrical outlets. Each dollar it will be well spent, because it will allow you to program a lamp in living room and/or bedroom to turn on, for example, between 22:30 and 23:30 and between 3:00 and 4:00 am. Automatic irrigation also helps: do not disconnect while you’re gone (well, your plants nod to listen to this advice).
- Things to NOT have to leave at home: no “hide” keys outside (gardens, pots, rugs). It is the first place where anyone would look. And that you’re thinking in the second. Nor let any valuables in sight. In fact, if you can leave your stuff maximum -Testimonies, money … – to that family member or friend utmost confidence that stays during those days, the better.
- Nothing drawers locked. If despite all efforts someone comes home and finds one, it’ll be neon’s indicating where what you want is. You will be taken equal and burst the entire cabinet on the road. Best idea, return to step 4.
- In the same way, if they come home and objects such as televisions, computers, cameras, phones … want to take have located the bills and tickets for all of them to claim the insurance. Aim behind the serial numbers of each device also will serve the police to make a report and to identify if someday appear (and you’ll kisses this simple but very useful caution).
- A “Thief” likes your music “holiday photos uploaded from Mobile”. I know so cool to envy your friends on Facebook and Twitter hanging beach photos and commenting “how rich the prawns in Tariffs” but think again. Social networks have created a new type of “theft 2.0” and do not want to be his next victim, right? Hang them around and have time to touch handles and red eyes, all advantages!
- How about installing a good alarm? This is the most obvious choice, I know, but today have models that allow you to “see” literally what happens in your house from a Smartphone.
- Power ON. Some people cut the power supply to avoid problems if they go for a long time, from 3 to 4 weeks. But think that an alarm needs electricity, and if someone rings the bell or home phone and hears no sound will clear that within has free rein to steal. Better, unplug everything not needed: TVs, video consoles, computers, microwaves, coffee makers, toasters … You’ll save a lot on ‘stand by’ and both the electrical charge that will reduce any risk to a minimum. Mind you, if you go out over 15 days and decide to empty the refrigerator and leave it open, make sure you do not see from the street. It’s another neon sign for foreign friends!
- Faced with the crisis art and much banter many, this year, will stay at home to save and wait for better times. For them, the last tip, embodied in the figure of my dear friend Jack, which explains how one measure: “What Where am I going? Nowhere, I stay at home! Or do you have so much wealth that if I set foot outside comes to plunder? “
This post is dedicated to all go out or you to stay at home, so that in any way and wherever you are as dwarfs enjoy your free time.