If your home has ever been broken into, you’ll know that it’s one of the most worrying and frustrating things that can happen to you. If you’ve not experienced a break-in, it isn’t something you ever want to happen to you!
What can be even more soul-destroying is that in many instances, a break-in can be avoided. Oversights or careless behaviour on the part of a homeowner can be the invitation a thief is looking for, and in many situations, a burglary can be avoided with a few practical steps.
In this blog post, we’ll go over the most common mistakes homeowners make that can contribute to their home being broken into. Once you’ve read it, you’ll be in a position to safeguard your property and keep your home and belongings protected.
Broken Window Lock
If you have a window lock that needs to be repaired, this is something you should never put off. Burglars look for potential weaknesses in your home’s security, and if they spot a broken lock on your window then they could well exploit this to gain entry into your property.
If your property has any window lock repairs that need addressing, get this done pronto to keep your home secure.
Posting Holiday Pics
Although it might be difficult to imagine, there may be some people on our social media friends’ lists with sinister intentions. By posting holiday snaps while you’re away, this signals that there’s nobody home, which can be just the opportunity some burglars are looking for.
Avoid advertising your empty home by posting pics when you’re back. That way, if anyone tries their luck you’ll be sat at home when they make their move!
Leaving Doors Unlocked
This one may seem obvious, but you’d be shocked at how many break-ins we hear of that occur simply because the homeowners have left the door open.
Remember, this isn’t the 1950s anymore. The days when you could leave your doors unlocked without a care in the world are sadly long gone.
Hiding Keys Outside
This is another common mistake that people make which literally hands thieves the keys to their home.
Although you might think it’s wise to hide keys somewhere to avoid losing them, if the wrong person sees you or gets wind of where they’re stashed, they’ll have a free hit on your home when they see you leave.
Unreliable Alarm
If you've gone to the trouble of installing a burglar alarm, it would be a shame if it stopped working and contributed to your home being broken into.
Unfortunately, faulty or unreliable alarms are quite common. So make sure yours is in good working order and if there are any issues with it then get it replaced or repaired. Remember you’ll regret not doing so in the event someone gets into your home.
So those are five of the most common mistakes people make that contribute to their home being broken into. Avoid these and your home should be much safer from burglars.
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