So, there are some things you can do to discourage a burglar from entering. Don t give him privacy with overgrown trees, bushes and shrubs. Trim them back so any suspicious activity can be seen from the street or sidewalk. Try to make it sound as if someone is home. Turn on the TV, a stereo or a radio talk show before you leave.
Lights make the difference at night.
Turning on a few lights when you go out is not a very meaningful deterrent to crime. No one lives in a dimly lit house and burglars know this. The best bet is to install an automatic timer that turns lights, radios and TVs on and off in a lifelike pattern. Most people use timers for vacations, but it is just as important to set them during your regular nights out. Vacations take planning, especially when it comes to discouraging a burglar.