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Burglar Proof Your House
Before you slap on the sunscreen and load up the suitcases this summer, take a moment to consider that thieves don't take holidays. While you're enjoying a pleasant sundowner at the lake, burglars could be hard at work -- in your home. 

The Weiser Lock company has some good ideas to help prevent this transfer of wealth. 

* Going on a trip? Leave a car parked in the driveway; it gives the appearance that someone is always home. 

* Going away for summer vacation? Don't use your home address on your luggage tags. Instead, use your office address or a cell phone number. 

* Is your home well lit? An intruder's greatest fear is being seen. Good exterior lighting around your perimeter creates a psychological barrier. 

* Got deadbolts? Most burglaries are the result of forced entry. Make sure all exterior doors have deadbolts with at least a one-inch throw. 
* Lock your doors 24/7. Fifty per cent of all break-ins are through unlocked doors! 

* Going out of town? Give your neighbour a house key so they can check in. Better yet, install a Powerbolt and provide them with a temporary code. 

* Help the police help you! Make sure your street address is visible. Numbers should be at least four inches high, reflective and visible from the street. 

* Don't keep an extra key outside your house; burglars know all the hiding spots. 

* Park your car outside? Always lock your car and consider taking your garage door opener with you instead of leaving it in the vehicle. 

* Been at the same house for a while? Replace your outside locks as you've probably given out your house key a lot through the years. 

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Got a hectic schedule? Keep it to yourself. Don't leave any specific information on your answering machine other than a cell phone number. * Backyard secure? Consider installing a fence and plant fast-growing bushes as extra barrier around the exterior of your home. 

--CanWest News Service 
NOTE: The comments contained on this web site are for information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.