8 Ways To Prevent Theft

I was out of town on a friend's computer and msn's home page popped up when I opened up the browser. The article, "8 Easy Ways to Prevent Home Theft" jumped out at me and I decided to take a look. Below are the ways, take them for what it's worth.

1. Put up a sign that says you have a home security system when you really don't.
2. Have garages closed. When items are on display, you're advertising what you have.
3. Neighbor interaction. (if they see something out of the ordinary, they're more inclined to act on your part)
4. Keep valuables outside the bedroom. (Master bedrooms are commonly the first spot for a burglar.)
5. No land escaping. (pretty much means places with less shrubbery and more open spaces aren't appealing targets)
6. Install motion sensors (great deterrent for nighttime break-ins)
7. Radio running (Let you think that someone is still in house)
8. Free police inventory. (which I find kind of suspect but the theory is that they'll come out for free and give you advice on how to improve your home. But is that wise?)

Just food for thought.