Top 5 tips to prevent break-ins during the day

We’ve all come up with some idea that it’s relatively safe during peak hours compared to the total darkness of the requested night. However, we assure you that it is just a misconception!

When we pay attention to the current statistics, it reflects that about 40% of home burglaries occurred during daylight. Whether you are working in the office or have gone to the supermarket to buy some groceries, there is a higher risk of robbery compared to the night hours when you sleep at home.

So don’t be blinded by the common myth that someone can break into your house and steal just by wearing your cloak of darkness. It is imperative to keep a strict watch over your property at all times of the day.

Fortunately, you can remove your home from a criminal’s hit list with a few quick fixes. Let’s get to the tips now.

• Keep your house clean from the outside. Keep your garden tools and children’s toys in their place. Also, never let the bushes and trees in your front and back yard grow beyond window height. Keep it trimmed to give the exterior of your home a neat and clean look. All of this makes it more difficult for would-be thieves to sneak in.

• Block and hide windows and doors. A nice breeze feels good when you’re at home. However, use curtains and drapes to prevent anyone walking down the street from having a clear view of what’s going on in your home. Also, lock your windows and doors when you leave your home. Consider installing motion sensors and smart door locks, if you really can’t remember it all the time.

• Install high-tech security systems. For peace of mind knowing your property is watched every second of the day when you’re away for work or vacation, install a security camera system. There are countless options for security cameras and digital video recorders. You can choose the best one for your home based on your needs. You can also choose to receive instant notifications on your phone for ambiguous events. Take advantage of live monitoring to control everything.

• Tell it through signs. When you choose to monitor your property through video surveillance, publicize it through signs in the garden. You can put up signs like “You are being watched by security cameras” or “A virtual eye is targeting you. Be careful.” These signs are a visual find and make any would-be thief think twice before shortlisting your property as their next target.

• Never display your purchases. The packaging of expensive items will definitely stand out from the normal junk in your trash can. When a thief finds out that there are expensive things in the house, he will increase his number among the main targets of his. To avoid being targeted by a thief, cut large boxes into smaller pieces and be sure to get rid of the parts where logos are printed.

So what are your tips for keeping criminals and thieves away to safeguard your home? Tell me all of them through the comments!