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Residential burglaries are on the rise so the protection of your home and family cannot be taken lightly. You should take the point of view of a burglar when trying to secure your home.

Here are some simple inexpensive ways to protect your home:

1. Put a Home Security Sign up- When you have a security system installed the alarm company will provide a security yard sign and also window stickers. You can purchase "fake" yard signs even when you do not actually have a home alarm. When a burglar is targeting your home he will think twice about your home. Keep in mind that this is a form of deterrent but there are thieves that will not be stopped by a yard signs.

2. Pay Attention to your Garage- Your front door and your garage are both common entry points to your home. Your garage is also where you store many of your valuable items. When you leave your garage open you are potentially advertising many of your processions to would be thieves. Make sure you keep your door closed when you are not present.

3. Make Friends with Your Neighbors- In today's society neighbors have become less friendly. Everyone seems to be too busy for interaction except maybe for the occasional wave as you go to work in the morning. If you were to get to know the people in your neighborhood then some wonderful things can happen. Besides the possibility of making some good friends you will also have extra eyes on your property. A close knit neighborhood naturally deters crime. A neighbor that cares about you will call the police in an emergency or when something looks out of place.

4. Store Your Valuables in a Safer Place- When a burglar comes into your home they do not want to spend a lot of time inside. There "job" is to get in and get out as quickly as possible. They usually head straight for the master bedroom. This is where cash and jewelry are usually kept. With this being a known fact you must be vigilant in NOT keeping your valuables in your master bedroom. You can easily keep them in another room of the house. A better way would be to purchase an in wall safe. You can purchase the type that mounts inside your closet behind your clothes. These are very secure and not very expensive.