Burglars are probably the most unpopular visitors to your house. But how do you know if your home is an easy target for burglars(窃贼)? Around the holidays, many families don’t consider taking proper       to prevent their homes from suffering holiday thefts. With just a few simple      , you can better make sure of the      of your home during all of the holiday celebrations. Here are a few tips for making it difficult to      you are away from home.
Either have a trusted neighbor      your mail and newspapers, or tell your mailman to hold your mail until you      . Make sure      says “Hey, we’re not home!” like when your post-box is filled with all kinds of mail and you have many different newspapers in your driveway.    several different lights in your house on random timers. Do not leave your      lights on all the time.       , put your outside lights on timers to be on only during the       . If an outdoor light     on for days at a time, it means that nobody is home to turn it off.
If you have pets that you are not taking with you on vacation,   them with a friend,    having someone coming into your house every day to take care of them. When burglars see a neighbor or friend  35  your house every day, they will know you are not home.
Close all your     when you leave town. This is effective to    possible burglars, as no one can see what is in your house. If they don’t know what there is to take, then the     is even greater for them to break in.
This article just has suggested a few tips to help you keep your house safe while you are on   . Nothing can truly protect your home unless you have it   by a professional home security system.

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