Burglars usually have no idea exactly what there is to steal. They choose the home that is easiest to break into. That can sometimes happen within just one minute! So make sure your house is harder to enter than other houses in the neighborhood.
"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"2) Lock your house properly and keep valuables out of sight","richBody":{"value":"This may seem obvious, but check this carefully. Check that all doors and windows are properly locked. Above all, do not leave keys in locks or in plain sight. Put away electrical equipment such as laptops and tablets. Also store away expensive jewelry, art, or other valuable items.
"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"3) Give the impression that someone is home","richBody":{"value":"Make it look like you are still at home. Turn on a few lights in the evening using a timer. Leave your curtains open. Do not tidy up your entire house before you leave. It is better for your house to look as if someone could appear at any moment. That deters burglars.
"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"4) Be careful with social media","richBody":{"value":"Be very careful about what you post on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Do not announce exactly when you are going on vacation. It is better to post messages or photos about your vacation only after it has been posted. After all, burglars can read too.
"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"5) Ask your neighbors to keep an eye out","richBody":{"value":"While you are on vacation, it is nice to have someone keep an eye on your house. Ask your neighbors to clear away the mail, for example. A pile of mail is the ultimate sign to burglars that no one is home.
"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"6) Turn off the water, unplug the devices.","richBody":{"value":"If you are going away for a long time, it is safer to turn off the water completely. This prevents water damage. Also unplug appliances, especially those that can get hot, such as chargers. This can also help prevent fires. Be careful when turning off the gas. Whether you turn the thermostat down or switch it off completely depends on the season: in autumn and winter, it is recommended to maintain a temperature of 15 degrees during prolonged absence, as otherwise you run the risk of damp and mold problems or even frozen pipes.
"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"7) Temporarily cancel your newspaper","richBody":{"value":"Do you have a newspaper subscription? You can cancel it temporarily or perhaps even have it delivered to your holiday address. This way, you also immediately avoid a pile of mail indicating your absence.
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