A home burglary is committed every 13 seconds in the U.S., and 85% of break-ins are by nonprofessionals who are probably desperate and dangerous. So no measure is extreme when trying to keep your house safe.
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#1 Better safe than sorry.
Get a small safe for your most precious belongings.
#2 Door stop alarm.
This door stop will sound an alarm if anyone breaks in and starts walking around.
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#3 Not under the doormat!
Keep your spare keys in a lock box.
#4 Peephole.
Install a peephole, preferably a wide-angle one, so you always know who's at your door.
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#5 Motion detector lights.
You'll see who's around, and the light will discourage possible intruders.
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#6 Security guard.
It may not stop a burglar, but it will slow him down, giving you or the neighbors time to react.
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#7 Home security cameras.
For concrete evidence, nothing better than filming.
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#8 Garage door opener.
Don't leave it on the car visor, it's an invitation to your home for anyone that breaks into your car.
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#9 Mailbox.
If you don't want your information accessible to everyone, get a secure mailbox.
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#10 Going on vacation?
Apart from unplugging the garage door opener, put a lock on it.
