Protecting Home Sweet Home

Home is where the heart tends to wander this time of year. And while you are away visiting family and friends your home is where the bad guys want to go. In cities ( and country homes ) across the continent thieves are helping themselves to your Christmas gifts. Protect your home - take some easy security steps before you leave for GrandMa'a house.

Had snow? Shovel your steps and walk - or call the neighbor kid to do it for you. Leave a TV or radio on before you leave. Choose talk radio if you have a station like that in your area. Leave a few lights on timers to give the bad guys the idea that there are people inside. The burglars want easy pickings - so don't make their lives any easier. Put a Big dog bowl with the name - Jaws or Killer on the back porch.

One homeowner left a note to the plumber on their back door explaining that the snake was loose inside. And could they please come back later? Speaking of signs - get a little yard sign indicating you have Brinks or some other Security System. How about a sign urging all visitors to "Smile for the camera!" Motion detector lights are well worth the price. And most are easy enough to install.