Burglar Proof Your Home

Burglaries are never pleasant experiences and you may lose valuables and items of senitmental value. Here are some tips.

• Install an alarm approved by your insurer.
• Have the right locks on your doors (mortice type).
• Lock your windows.
• Look after your keys and valuables. Put away things like laptops and tablets.
• Be clever with lighting and fit outdoor security lights or motion sensitive lights but don't be a nuisance to your neighbours.
• Join your local Neighbourhood Watch scheme.
• Insure your possessions.
• Avoid sharing on social media the news that you'll be away. But do let your neighbours know so they can keep an eye out for unexpected visitors.
• Put away electric power tools and lawnmowers.
• Some plants (the prickly ones) are good burglar deterrents.
• Trellis panels on top of fences are too flimsy to support a person's weight.