Alarms vary in degree of sophistication, ranging from a door alarm that makes noise to silent alarms patched into your local police station. Burglars will typically leave when any alarm is sounded. In addition, an inexpensive alarm also creates valuable piece of mind. Take a complete inventory of your valuables and place jewelry and documents in a safety deposit box. Never place keys under the doormat, flower pot or window ledge.
Burglars study the daily habits and routines of people.
Experience has taught them to check these places first when casing a house. Lock up ladders, tools or lawn furniture. These items could be used by burglars to gain entry into the home. Trim trees and shrubs surrounding the home. If overgrown, these areas serve as perfect hiding places for burglars and allow them to work undetected.