Shorewest Shares: How To Avoid A Home Break-In Posted on February 16, 2015 by socialmedia by As scary as it is to think about, home break-ins do happen. However, most times they can be prevented. Here are some ways to make your home less of a target for intruders: • Set your lights on a timer. Whether you’re running late in the office, or have dinner plans, it will look like somebody is home. • Use motion detectors on your outside lights. • Take care of your landscape. Keep shrubs and trees trimmed, leaving fewer spaces for intruders to hide in. • Lock your windows and doors. Double check when you leave for the day and night. • Use deadbolts. Deadbolts are harder to break. • Alarm. If you have a home alarm system, make sure you use it! Alarm company decals and signs outside your home can help, too. • Take your mail. If you are going out of town, schedule a neighbor or friend to pick up your mail. When the mail piles up, it’s a sign that you’re out of town. • Install new locks. When you purchase a new home, change all locks. Here are additional tips to help keep intruders out of your home: • Be aware of your surroundings. If you notice a car that slows down in front of your home, call the police. • Install dummy/real cameras around your home. It will give an illusion that you are watching your home. • Use solar lawn lights. They will make your home look brighter. To help you with your real estate needs, contact a Shorewest Agent today. Tags: Home, home improvement, Housing Market, living in milwaukee, Milwaukee, milwaukee lifestyle, real estate advice, shorewest, Shorewest Realtors, things to do, tips and advice, weekend activities Categories: How to, Neighborhoods Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ