As school gets back underway, there isn't going to be anyone inside of your house during the day. This may increase the chances of a burglary. Here are a few tips that may protect your home and prevent that from happening:

Security Tip #1: Keep Your Home Neat

One of the easiest things you can do to keep thieves away is to keep the exterior of your home neat and tidy. This includes picking up yard tools and kids' toys. It also means that you need to make sure to maintain your landscaping by trimming trees and bushes – especially those around the windows, as this will help keep your home visible and make it more difficult for potential burglars to make their way into your house.

Security Tip #2: Make Sure All Doors and Windows Are Properly Secured

While you probably make sure to lock your front door on your way out, you may not necessarily think to double-check your sliding doors and your windows. If you fail to do this, you are leaving your home wide open for burglars. Apart from just locking these, though, you should also consider using a steel or wooden rod to keep the door from someone opening it from the outside.

Security Tip #3: Get a Guard Dog

No matter what size of a dog you get it can successfully help deter burglars. Not only do thieves not want to be yapped at or bitten by a dog, they also don't want to have to deal with the constant barking that a dog will put out. This puts them at risk of being caught. However, if you decide to get a dog, make sure that you get one that fits well with your family as well as your lifestyle. Otherwise, the dog may end up doing more harm than good.

Security Tip #4: Have Security Cameras Installed

In today's day and age, there are a number of security options at your disposal. Whether you just want to put out a dummy sign and a fake camera or you want to put up motion sensors and real cameras, you have the ability to deter burglars. With the right technology, you can make it so that your lights come on at a certain time. If you're interested in high-tech security gadgets, reach out to a home security firm in your area to learn about what options are available for your home and your budget.

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