Home Safety Tips for Out-of-Towners
Homes are often left unattended during fall and winter months. People go away for the holidays, head south to escape the cold and leave town for business and other trips. Regardless of the reason for your departure, it’s very important to secure your home and activate your ADT security system. For burglars, an empty house is a much more attractive target, so you need to create the illusion of occupancy. Here are some easy ways to make that happen.
Avoid the easy tip-off: There are a few surefire signs that indicate your home is empty. One of the the most obvious is an overflowing mailbox and a doorstep covered in newspapers. Both scream “I’m not home” to potential intruders. Ask a neighbor to take care of these items. Thank them with a small gift card if you feel uncomfortable or are new to the neighborhood.
Buy a timer for your lights: If you don’t have a timer to turn lights on and off, ask a neighbor to occasionally stop by and handle the task. Leaving one light on in the house won’t fool a burglar and can even be a red flag that no one is home. A timer for the lights in your home is inexpensive and easy to install: the perfect option for maintaining the illusion that you’re home.
Post ADT decals around the property: When criminals see ADT, they run. Use the stickers, decals and lawn signs that came with your ADT security system and keep them up year round.
Install motion sensing security lights: These bright beams operate the same way, regardless of whether you’re at home or 10,000 miles away, and they’re a sure deterrent to a break-in.
Hire a house-sitter: Companies offer affordable services ranging from a once-a-day check-in to 24-hour maintenance. Alternatively, you could ask a friend or family member to stay at your home while you’re away.
Combine these tips with an ADT home alarm system to help ensure that your property remains safe and sound while you are out of town.
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