subject: Here's A Couple Of Simple Hints When You're Going Away On Holiday [print this page] Whilst summer means holidays and barbeques for most people, for criminals it means an opportunity. While millions of Britons go away over the summer, many people don't know how to keep their home safe while they are away. These top tips should protect your homes and allow you to have a good time while away.
An unlocked door or window means that 20% of burglaries don't involve force to gain entry, and these can include the garden, garage and shed. A burglar may be able to use tools he has found in your shed to then break into your home. Ensure your home insurance covers the items in your shed, and invest in a good lock, if not an alarm system for your garage and shed.
Burglars often employ surveillance techniques before attempting any action. A collection of milk bottles or a newspaper pushed halfway through the letterbox are signs to a burglar of an empty house, so cancel these deliveries. A permanently dark house is also a suggestion of an empty residence, so try using a timer to keep the lights coming on in the evening, or ask a friend or neighbour to do this for you, as well as asking them to mow the lawn, as an unkempt patch of grass is a big sign to burglars of an opportunity.
The information that your house is empty can travel very far through internet networking sites, particularly ones such as Twitter which use geo-tags, a setting which can be changed easily. A SatNav is also a highly sought after item for burglars because it is expensive, but also tells them where your house it and how to get there. Therefore, if you are taking it away with you, change your home to your street, and also investigate to see if your home contents insurance covers expensive items in your car.
These tips will not guarantee that you will not be burgled, but they should reduce your chances of being attacked, and deter anyone watching your house. Proper home insurance should give reassurance if you are in the unfortunate situation of being burgled. You may want to make sure all your home contents are included as well as damage to the property, and the cheapest insurance may not offer this. A reputable insurer will give you a home insurance quote, and a broker will compare policies for you.
by: Timothy Simons Grimshaw.
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