Top Mistakes Homeowners Make To Prevent Burglary

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Here are some tips and information that came from Bottom Line Personal magazine in regards to homeowners and the mistakes they make in protecting their home from burglars. Some of these I think are obvious but some I was not aware of or would not have thought about. Mistake #1. Leaving the burglar alarm off when you are running out for a few minutes. Even for a few minutes you should always turn your alarm on. Mistake #2. Posting detailed alarm signs. They say it is better to buy a generic sign so that the burglar is not aware of what system you are using and not be able to disarm the alarm. Mistake #3. Hiding valuables in the bedroom. It is the first place burglars look according to the article. Hide things where they would not think to look or in a safety deposit box. Don't hide everything in the same place. Mistake #4. Getting a big dog. They say that smaller dogs make more noise and bark more than a bigger dog. They say that dogs like Chihuahuas are great for security. Mistake #5. Hiding windows with landscaping. This make it easier for thieves to not be seen when entering a home. Keep the bushes trimmed below window level. Mistake #6. Leaving the lights on. This is more helpful to a burglar than stopping them. Using timers to turn the lights on in the house at various times is better than leaving lights on. Mistake #7. Having mail and newspaper delivery stopped when going away. Having your friend or neighbor pick up your mail and papers during different times of the day so that burglars see activity around your home. Has anyone had their home burglarized and did any of these things? Some of these make sense to me. I probably would not totally agree with the dog mistake. I think big dogs can be trained to bark for situations like this or when there are strangers at the house. Do you know of any other mistakes people make that were not mentioned in this article?