It is rightly said, help yourself by locking your home and keeping all your prized possessions safe from those burglars. Otherwise, they’ll help themselves and leave you with nothing but remorse.

According to a recent report, more than 3.5 million burglaries occur each year in the USA. And in more than half of the cases, a household member was present in the house. That’s disturbing!

What if your home is on target? Got the chills? Well, we didn’t mean to scare you or make you feel vulnerable. But it is better to be safe than sorry. Right? Therefore, if you have no intention of making your home a part of the statistics mentioned above, you must outsmart those nasty burglars. 

It might sound a bit bizarre because you can’t make out the thinking pattern of a thief. But we’ve got a few tricks up on our sleeves that can help you prevent break-in and beef up home security. Let’s get started right away.

Find a unique and subtle curb appeal for the house

You’ll be surprised to know that it’s not just the real estate agents who are interested in the curb appeal of your home- burglars are too. Yes, you read that right! The exterior of your home, including your garden and yard, can say a lot about the prized possessions hiding behind those closed doors. 

For instance, those expensive toys of your kids just lying around in the front yard can create an illusion of your wealthy status. Looking at those pricey-looking playthings in the front yard, a burglar can easily make out that you’re willing to spend extra bucks on such items and are too busy to pick them up. So maybe you forgot to activate your security systems or left the house unlocked. 

So, make sure that you don’t leave out any expensive-looking items in your backyard or the house. Try to eliminate those big bushes and shrubs that might act as a perfect hiding place for the thieves. And if you are out of town, request someone to take care of your mail while you are away. Creating a subtle curb appeal can help you stay one step ahead of those thieves who are waiting to evaluate your wealth and break into your home the first chance they get.

Prepare creative hiding spots for your valuables

Remember the time when your grandma used to tell you about her hiding places for her possessions? You might find it a bit crazy back then, but that was undoubtedly the best way to trick the burglars. Although, it is advised to keep your valuables such as important documents, jewelry pieces, cash, family heirlooms, and everything else in the bank lockers and vaults. That’s probably the best way to keep everything safe.

But if you have to keep some of your precious valuables at home, it is better to find safe and creative ways to keep those things hidden. For instance, you can go for a hidden bookshelf or false power outlets, or a faux book with a combination lock. Such secret hiding places can act as your personal vaults at home to keep your things safe. That’s indeed a cool way to trick those nasty thieves out there. 

Invest in efficient security systems

Now that’s the most important thing when it comes to elevating the security of your home. It’s literally the first line of defense against burglary. If you want thieves not to break into your home and steal everything that you own. Then make sure that you don’t refrain from investing in efficient alarms and monitoring systems for your home. 

According to a recent report of the US police department, the cases of robbery and break-ins were found more in the houses that didn’t have a functioning alarm system as compared to the ones that had a proper security system.

Believe it or not, a home without an efficient security system is three times more vulnerable than a home with one. Think about it, no burglar would want to draw attention to himself while doing something illegal, and functioning alarms and monitoring systems does precisely that. Not only does it scare them off, but it also comes in handy to reveal the identity of a robber in case of a break-in. 

Obviously, a security camera constantly staring at a thief’s face is going to make him reconsider his decision to nab your valuables. The best part is that even if a prowler tries to invade your property, you will be able to monitor the movement. And the recorded footage will immediately be sent to the local law enforcement. 

Rely on your furry best friend

We all know that there is nobody as loyal and protective as a dog. If you feel that your neighborhood is experiencing a lot of cases of robbery, then it would be a good idea to adopt a dog that can keep a check on suspicious movements. 

Regardless of their fluffy and cute appearance, dogs indeed have a formidable presence. An intruder will definitely think twice before messing with your furry friend. Plus, a “Beware of Dog” sign on a window or a porch can be a great way to tell the thieves that the house is well-armed and secured.

Lastly, thieves are smart. They will not attack your home right away. Instead, they will first monitor your behavior pattern and wait for the perfect opportunity. On the other hand, you need to make sure that you don’t constantly share family pictures from your vacation, indicating that there’s nobody home. It’s basically an open invitation to the thieves.

Instead, try keeping your movement subtle and don’t share things like when or how long you’ll be away from your home. 

To sum it all up, 

As a homeowner, it is your responsibility to pay utmost attention to the security of your private property and valuables. And now that you know how to keep them safe and secured from the nasty burglars out there, use the tips, and you won’t have to worry about getting robbed ever again.