Installing a home security system will allow you to monitor your home 24 hours a day, and some even call the police when the intruder alarm is triggered. Locking your doors and windows, especially when you're out, is an obvious one, but easy to forget.

Placing keys out of sight will ensure you don’t become a victim of key fishing, where criminals steal your keys through your letterbox.

Leaving a few lights on when you're out also gives the impression you're at home, while storing high-value items in a safe will keep them secure.

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