A house is vulnerable if it is left empty. Burglars always look for signs that a house is uninhabited so be aware of the following tips for keeping your house secure while you are away:
- If you plan to be away from home for a period of time and your plans have been publicized through a funeral, wedding, or similar newspaper notice, hire a house sitter as burglar read newspapers too. They see who is planning to be away for a few days or maybe just one day.
- Make sure your garbage cans get used by asking your neighbours to fill them up for you so when you are on vacation your absence wont be so evident
- Turn off the ringer on your telephone if you are going to be away from home for several days, or even one day. An unanswered phone is another indication to a burglar that you home is empty.