{"id":57835,"date":"2025-01-30T13:54:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T13:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/business\/insurance\/how-to-protect-your-home-when-youre-away\/"},"modified":"2025-01-30T13:54:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T13:54:55","slug":"how-to-protect-your-home-when-youre-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=57835","title":{"rendered":"How to protect your home when you\u2019re away"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-show-featured-if-present=\"true\" id=\"post-25419\">\n<p>Ah\u2026summer holidays! We can\u2019t wait. We\u2019re as eager as many of you to enjoy a bit of sun, sea and sand. Sadly summer can also be a time for burglaries. Here are our tips to minimise the chances of a break-in.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Lock everything<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lots of burglaries actually happen through open doors and windows. So before you leave, go round your house and check that everything is shut and locked. Got more time? Have a think about whether any windows or doors might have old or weak locking systems. Night latches on doors and sash windows are the most vulnerable \u2013 could it be time for a security upgrade?<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Give your neighbours a heads up<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Friendly neighbours? Let them know when you\u2019ll be away. This way, they\u2019ll be on the look-out for anything unusual or suspicious. And if you\u2019re away for a couple of weeks, they might be happy to cut your grass or clear away any post which is building up. This\u2019ll give the impression someone is still coming and going.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Don\u2019t show or tell the thieves your plans! <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re leaving early, it\u2019s really tempting to pack your car the night before. But avoid doing this if you park on a road, or if your garage is clearly visible because it\u2019ll be obvious that you\u2019re about to go away. And don\u2019t give too much away about your trip on social media. It\u2019s tempting to post pictures of you flying or arriving abroad. But remember that this shows you\u2019re definitely not at home.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Keep your home looking busy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re big fans of timer switches. They\u2019re great at putting burglars off \u2013 especially at night.<br \/>Lights and radios can be set to come on at random times throughout the day or night, making it look like you\u2019re still home.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to curtains, don\u2019t close them all if you wouldn\u2019t normally. If you can, consider leaving a few slightly open and pop a light with a timer switch in the gap. This will make the room look used, without illuminating an empty room to passers-by.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Don\u2019t make your home look too tempting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Have you got anything valuable on show, like a big TV, an expensive-looking bike or piece of jewellery? If you can, move them elsewhere or cover them up. If you\u2019ve got a shed, make sure it\u2019s locked properly.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to make your home less appealing is to install motion-sensing lights. It\u2019s cheaper and easier than installing CCTV and it\u2019s a good deterrent to night-time snoopers.<\/p>\n<p>Those are our security tips for when you\u2019re away \u2013 enjoy your break!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ah\u2026summer holidays! We can\u2019t wait. We\u2019re as eager as many of you to enjoy a bit of sun, sea and sand. Sadly summer can also be a time for burglaries. Here are our tips to minimise the chances of a break-in. Lock everything Lots of burglaries actually happen through open doors and windows. 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