Guide: 10 tips to keep thieves away when you're on summer vacation
It's a wonderful time. Summer is upon us, and for many of us that means packing our bags and going on vacation.
Unfortunately, this time is also peak season for thieves, who know that many homes are empty and ready to be raided.
At KEYPARTNER, we have therefore prepared these 10 tips that you can follow to burglar-proof your home before you go on summer vacation:
- Get two insurance-approved locks per door
- Get window locks installed
- Install exterior security rails on outward-opening doors
- Get a burglar alarm at home
- Get video surveillance at home
- Became a member of Neighborhood Help
- Lock garage and shed
- Get outdoor lighting that is activated by motion
- Ask neighbors for help before you leave.
- Label valuables
Guide as infographic
The infographic below guides you on how to carry out each piece of advice, and it tells you how much it will cost – whether you get professional help or do it yourself.
You can never protect yourself 100% against burglary. But one thing is for sure: If you follow these 10 tips before you go on summer vacation, you will give the thief extremely poor working conditions. And it will most likely keep the thief far away from your home.