Get your neighbor to park their car in your driveway. It will also protect against damage from power surges of lightning strikes. Empty your clothes dryer. Malfunctioning dryers are the biggest cause of appliance related fires. If you leave a car outside, remove the garage door opener remote control.
Most homes are very easy to enter once the burglar enters the garage.
Turn off your water. Have a plumber install a ball valve on the water main pipe where it enters the house. The ball valve makes turning off the water very easy. Find a way to retrieve the messages from your answering machine. Many burglars call a house before they break in.