Want to feel safer in your own home, while keeping thieves away from your family and belongings? A good place to make your house more secure is by following these seven easy and effective home security tips:<\/p>\n
#1: Don\u2019t be an easy target<\/strong><\/p>\n A lot of homeowners like to keep keys in a mailbox, or under doormats. Thieves know this, and look in these obvious hiding places.<\/p>\n #2: Lock your doors and close the windows <\/strong><\/p>\n Unlocked doors and open windows invite criminals to break into your property. Secure obvious openings and they\u2019ll be more likely to stay away.<\/p>\n #3: Don\u2019t be afraid of the dark <\/strong><\/p>\n Although many people worry about noises in the night, most break-ins occur between late morning and early afternoon (when criminals know houses tend to be unoccupied). Make sure to protect your home during these times.<\/p>\n #4: Keep a dog on premises<\/strong> <\/p>\n If there\u2019s one thing no criminal ever wants, it\u2019s to come face-to-face with a snarling dog. The bigger the dog, the more likely it is to deter thieves.<\/p>\n