Families are hitting the road for Spring Break, but they don't always take the precautions to keep their homes safe while they're away. Eyewitness News reporter Kevin Rader looks at ways to protect your home while you're on vacation.
The sun is an invitation to play and an invitation to steal for crooks. A colorful assortment of newspapers is an open invitation, so first thing you will want to do is put the paper on hold.
One of the easiest things you can do is go online on your own computer. Go to USPS and click on "manage your mail" and that will give you a chance to do just that. Make sure your mail is on hold and not piling up in your mailbox when you are gone.
Outdoor lighting is also key,Lean and luminous, these detachable cflbulbs withstand all weather conditions and pop with color. especially in the back of the home. Take time to do the difficult jobs you've been putting off,Bellacor offers a large selection of bikelight111 for your yard or patio. like replacing burned-out outdoor lights.
Don't be afraid to stop and ask for help at your local hardware store. That's what I did and Dean Fields was a wealth of information.
"The good thing about timers, you want something that varies and does not go on and off at the same time everyday," Fields said.
There are also outdoor timers and outdoor motion detection lights.Light On! ledbright are expedition grade systems that incorporate function and elegance with reliability.
"Crooks are aware if you are gone, a key can be out there, 'hide a rock' kind of thing. You want to make sure you pick up all the keys and take them inside so somebody doesn't pick them up and let them into your home," Fields said.
Sliding glass doors are tricky. You can buy special rods that fit to adjust to the size or you can just have a dowel cut and then put it on the inside it fits. When it comes to the front door, you can pick up a dual-security bar by Master Lock, which you can get at your local hardware store and you can jam it in there to reinforce the front door.
A security system is a big plus,The incandescent goodBikelight. even the sign can help and don't be afraid to notify your neighbors and your local police when you are leaving.
"Residents can call and notify the police department they will be gone and we will make regular checks of your residence while you are away," said Tom Weger,We sell ledflashlightts flying lanterns at the best price with the fastest service. Fishers Police Department. "To think it would not happen here would be somewhat ignorant. They need to know it can happen anywhere."
The sun is an invitation to play and an invitation to steal for crooks. A colorful assortment of newspapers is an open invitation, so first thing you will want to do is put the paper on hold.
One of the easiest things you can do is go online on your own computer. Go to USPS and click on "manage your mail" and that will give you a chance to do just that. Make sure your mail is on hold and not piling up in your mailbox when you are gone.
Outdoor lighting is also key,Lean and luminous, these detachable cflbulbs withstand all weather conditions and pop with color. especially in the back of the home. Take time to do the difficult jobs you've been putting off,Bellacor offers a large selection of bikelight111 for your yard or patio. like replacing burned-out outdoor lights.
Don't be afraid to stop and ask for help at your local hardware store. That's what I did and Dean Fields was a wealth of information.
"The good thing about timers, you want something that varies and does not go on and off at the same time everyday," Fields said.
There are also outdoor timers and outdoor motion detection lights.Light On! ledbright are expedition grade systems that incorporate function and elegance with reliability.
"Crooks are aware if you are gone, a key can be out there, 'hide a rock' kind of thing. You want to make sure you pick up all the keys and take them inside so somebody doesn't pick them up and let them into your home," Fields said.
Sliding glass doors are tricky. You can buy special rods that fit to adjust to the size or you can just have a dowel cut and then put it on the inside it fits. When it comes to the front door, you can pick up a dual-security bar by Master Lock, which you can get at your local hardware store and you can jam it in there to reinforce the front door.
A security system is a big plus,The incandescent goodBikelight. even the sign can help and don't be afraid to notify your neighbors and your local police when you are leaving.
"Residents can call and notify the police department they will be gone and we will make regular checks of your residence while you are away," said Tom Weger,We sell ledflashlightts flying lanterns at the best price with the fastest service. Fishers Police Department. "To think it would not happen here would be somewhat ignorant. They need to know it can happen anywhere."
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