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Make sure you have good locks on all exterior doors. Reinforce exterior door frames and lock all doors any time you leave the house. |
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Close garage doors whether at home or away. |
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Lock all gates on fences around property. |
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Don't leave anything of value-including tools, bikes or lawn equipment on sidewalks, lawn or driveway. |
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Have a trusted friend, neighbor or family member keep an eye on your home while you're away on business or vacations. |
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Never keep a large amount of cash in your house. Store valuables, such as jewelry, in a safety deposit box. |
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To deter after-dark thefts, use exterior lighting to illuminate possible hiding places around the house and make sure bushes and hedges are trimmed back so they don't provide concealment. |
