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12 Tips How to Keep Your Home Safe Over the Festive Season<\/a>: <\/p>\n

Johannesburg, December 10th 2019:- Whether you live in a house or flat, if you\u2019re going away soon, then follow these tips.So it\u2019s finally December and you\u2019re going on holiday after the nightmare demanding year that was 2019. Such joy! Such relief!<\/p>\n

But what happens to your home while you\u2019re away? It\u2019s no secret that many people go on holiday at this time of year and their homes might be more susceptible to break-ins.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve rounded up a few tips so you can have peace of mind while you\u2019re away on holiday.<\/p>\n

\u201cChristmas season is the best time of the year. It\u2019s a time for family, friends, and lots of merriment. Sadly, statistics also indicate that burglaries around this time of the year spike exponentially. This has a lot to do with the fact that burglars are aware that there are lots of gifts in the house and probably extra money lying around. \u201cSays Shaun Rademeyer, CEO of MultiNET Homeloans.<\/p>\n

Keeping all of that in mind, we\u2019ve put together a list of tips for you to protect your home and keep it secure during the holidays.<\/p>\n

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  1. Make Sure Gifts Aren\u2019t Visible From Outside<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It\u2019s such a common sight during this time of the year \u2013 a frosted window from which you can see a beautiful Christmas tree all lit up, with dozens of gifts underneath it. This sight is enough to make a potential burglar size up your house. With all those gifts in plain sight, how are they supposed to resist?<\/p>\n

    That\u2019s why you need to make sure that your tree and the gifts underneath it are not visible from outside.\u00a0 Remove temptation and you reduce the chances of becoming a burglary victim.<\/p>\n

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    1. Watch What You Post on Social Media<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Potential burglars are like hawks on social media. They look through posts seeking out information on the types of gifts people have gotten, or when they plan to leave their homes for Christmas shopping or for vacation.<\/p>\n

      The information you choose to post online can be used against you. Therefore, take care not to post about valuables that may be in your home under the Christmas tree, or when the house will be empty.<\/p>\n

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      1. Assess your weak points<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Pretend as if you\u2019ve locked yourself out of your house and need to get back in. Try all the obvious access points and maybe ones only you would think of. Can you get in without your keys? Then so can anyone else. Think about getting those access points secured.<\/p>\n

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        1. Be Careful About Disposing of Packaging<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          If you\u2019ve gotten gifts during the holiday season, you may get so caught up with enjoying them that you don\u2019t pay attention to disposing of the packaging. If you put the packaging out in the trash, which will then be sitting by the curb waiting to be picked up, you\u2019re basically telling the whole world what sort of gifts are inside.<\/p>\n

          Burglars are always on the lookout for such garbage items.\u00a0 That\u2019s why you need to be very careful about disposing the packaging.<\/p>\n

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          1. Don\u2019t Run External Lights through a Window<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Those pretty lights which adorn the exterior of your home need to be plugged in, right? Correct! Just make sure that you don\u2019t run their wires through a window or door leading inside. That little wedge that the wire will leave is all a burglar needs to pry their way in.<\/p>\n

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            1. Make Sure Your Home is Well-Lit<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Remember, thieves and burglars love operating under the protection of darkness. When visibility is low, they can do whatever they please while knowing that no one will be able to see what they are up to. If your house is well-lit, the chances of any \u2018funny business\u2019 taking place on your property are reduced. Make sure you have floodlights or motion activated lighting around the exterior of your home.<\/p>\n

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              1. Put Your Lights on a Timer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Another quirk that burglars are known for is getting down the perfect time to break into a home. They do this by waiting for signs of inactivity or absence of occupants. One tell-tale sign that broadcasts that no one is home is when the lights are off.<\/p>\n

                That\u2019s why you should put your Christmas lights, as well as some lights on the interior and exterior of your home on a timer. With these lights on, a burglar won\u2019t feel so sure about the fact that your house is empty.<\/p>\n

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                1. Make Use of Motion Sensors<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Motion sensors trip when they detect movement around a certain perimeter. They can activate lights, or an alarm. Setting up motion sensors on your property is a good way to effectively deter anyone from breaking into your home.<\/p>\n

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                  1. Make sure the house looks occupied<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Even if you\u2019re not able to get someone to actually stay at your place, perhaps get someone (like a neighbour) to take the mail inside, switch the lights on at night and off in the morning and take your bin to the side of the road when it needs to be collected. Perhaps even leave the TV on during the day so it seems as if someone is home.<\/p>\n

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                    1. Get a house sitter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Getting someone to look after your house or flat while you\u2019re not there is a great idea. Not only will they be able to give your house that extra layer of security by showing potential burglars that there is someone home, but they can also look after your pets and\/or plants while you\u2019re away.<\/p>\n

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                      1. Be Wary of Door to Door Donation Seekers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        During the holiday season, you\u2019ll have people seeking donations for various charitable causes. The unfortunate thing is that you can\u2019t really be sure about whether these individuals actually do represent the organisations that they claim to. It could be a sham where they try to get some money out of you, or they may carry out some form of a survey from which they can try to determine when would be the best time to break into your home.<\/p>\n

                        Caution: Be wary, do not give out any personal information, and don\u2019t give out any money without properly ascertaining their credentials.<\/p>\n

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                        1. Secure Your Home<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          Last but not least, make sure your home is secure during the holiday season. Check your windows and doors to make sure all locks are intact. If you don\u2019t have one already, invest in a home security system which will protect your home and your family.<\/p>\n

                          If there\u2019s no one able to look after your house this holidays, or even if there is, make sure your home is very secure. If you live with parents, rent from a landlord, or have your own home, discuss getting locks fitted on your windows, steel gates at the entrances and deadlocks on your doors.<\/p>\n

                          Also, make sure you don\u2019t leave tools or large items like ladders lying around the outside of your house so that they cannot be used as means to break into your home. If you have a shed\/garage, then make sure to secure it with a strong lock.<\/p>\n

                          Rademeyer ends with \u201cChristmas season is a merry and busy time. Unfortunately, burglars and thieves try to cash in on the spoils of the season by burglarising homes. For this reason, you should take proper steps to ensure that your home is secure from all possible threats. By taking these steps, you can effectively reduce the chances of becoming a victim to a burglary.\u201d<\/p>\n

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