If you’re planning a Christmas trip, before you lock the door behind you, remember a few things. Unfortunately, thieves are not idle, because the Christmas season is a great opportunity for them. How can you protect yourself from burglary?

For many Slovaks, the upcoming holiday season is associated with family outings, but it’s a busy time for thieves. How do you secure your home while you’re away? Burglars have many ways to get into your home, but luckily you can effectively deter them.

How do you secure your home against burglary? Don’t do thieves a favor. Take care of these things

The festive atmosphere is primarily about joy and time spent with loved ones. If you want peace of mind, take care of a few things before you leave home. The most important thing is to properly secure your home. However, it is not enough to just lock the door. Do not forget to lock the windows and if you live in a house with a garden, take care of the lighting, for example using a motion sensor. Thieves don’t like to be the center of attention, so having a light on can deter them from making their next trip.

It is also worth investing in an alarm system. It is a practical solution that not only provides a great sense of security, but also alerts the relevant services in case of emergency and attracts the attention of the neighbors. It is also useful to install a remote monitoring system so that you can check what is happening in your apartment in real time.

Thieves don’t sleep. Before you go to visit family, make sure you are safe

Many people share photos or accounts of their stay with family on the Internet, and this is a huge mistake. By the time criminals enter your home, they can survey and you’re giving them information about your absence on a tray. What else is worth doing before leaving?

  • Notice on his departure a close neighbor and ask him to watch your house.
  • Simulate your presence at home. It is worth investing in smart lights that turn on by themselves from time to time. This will indicate to thieves that there is someone inside after all.
  • Don’t leave your keys in “safe” placese.g. under mats or flower pots.
  • Hide valuables or take them with you. This will reduce your losses in case of theft.

Do you leave your keys in the door overnight? Congratulations. The thief will send you a thank you note