Holiday Mistakes That Attract Burglars
- 5 years ago
Holiday Mistakes
That Attract Burglars These tips from BobVila.com
could keep you from getting
robbed this holiday season: 1. Announcing holiday
plans on social media You never know who might be viewing
your accounts. Telling everyone when you won't
be home makes it easier for thieves. 2. Putting your Christmas
tree in front of a window Doing so showcases your Christmas
spirit and all of the expensive gifts that
go with it. At the very least, close your curtains. 3. Your home looking
empty while you're away If you're traveling for the holidays,
put your house lights on timers or have a neighbor park their vehicle in your driveway. 4. Leaving notes on
your door for deliveries If you tell couriers where to leave packages,
everyone will know you're not home,
including burglars. 5. Leaving packaging for
expensive items on the curb Cut up packaging into smaller pieces and
put into trash bags, otherwise thieves will know exactly what new items you have in your home.
That Attract Burglars These tips from BobVila.com
could keep you from getting
robbed this holiday season: 1. Announcing holiday
plans on social media You never know who might be viewing
your accounts. Telling everyone when you won't
be home makes it easier for thieves. 2. Putting your Christmas
tree in front of a window Doing so showcases your Christmas
spirit and all of the expensive gifts that
go with it. At the very least, close your curtains. 3. Your home looking
empty while you're away If you're traveling for the holidays,
put your house lights on timers or have a neighbor park their vehicle in your driveway. 4. Leaving notes on
your door for deliveries If you tell couriers where to leave packages,
everyone will know you're not home,
including burglars. 5. Leaving packaging for
expensive items on the curb Cut up packaging into smaller pieces and
put into trash bags, otherwise thieves will know exactly what new items you have in your home.