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 Think like a thief and take a walk around your home assessing it for weak spots. When you know your weak spots you can look at ways of reinforcing them to be more secure.
Don’t leave the packaging of new appliances on the footpath in front of your house. You’re just advertising that you have new goods worth stealing. Instead tear up the box and put it in recycling.
Keep hedges well groomed and remove or cut back shrubs or trees concealing the home as they may provide an intruder with cover.
Properly secure your shed as many people have valuable items stored in their shed yet most people are relaxed about securing it.
Don’t leave spare keys in obvious places. Thieves always look in mailboxes, under doormats and above doorways for keys - don’t make it easy for them to enter your home.
With apartments or multi story homes ensure external walls and drain pipes are free of any unnecessary attachments or braces, to prevent climbing.
Don’t put your name on your mailbox. Burglars can call directory assistance to get your telephone number and call your home while in front of your house to confirm that you’re not home.
Ensure your street number is clearly visible as it will help emergency services to find your home in an emergency.
Get a free whole home security assessment, and install an ADT monitored home safety and security system, it will help give you peace of mind that the people and things that matter most to you are protected.
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