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Sometimes just living on your street


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Homes in high-visibility places, like on corner lots, are far less likely to be broken into. There are simply too many potential ways to be seen. But townhomes, houses in the middle of the block, or houses in a cul-de-sac are much better targets. This is especially true if your property backs up to a forest, open lot, or another unguarded area. The trick, according to Secure Life, is to make your house as difficult as possible to access. This means installing high fences and lots of lighting.

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Mailbox


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It takes two minutes online or on the phone to put a hold on your mail while you’re gone and subvert the number one signal burglars look for: an overflowing porch or mailbox.

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Letting newspapers and flyers build up


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Yes, burglars really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And they might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.

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Leaving a window cracked


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You might want to keep the house cool and save some money by not running the air conditioning but you’re setting your home up as a target even if the window is left open a crack.

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Keeping a window A/C unit


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Window units are great at cooling smaller spaces but they're also great for thieves to knock out of the way and grab any loot inside a home.

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Forgetting to lock the garage door


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Be sure to lock each garage door, including the one that leads to the backyard because thieves will use any entry point to gain access.

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