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2torial #0605:
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Avoid Home Burglary (Continued)
 Scope out your yard
Don't stop your security awareness at the
outside walls of your house. Your yard areas (if
any) also deserve your attention. In general, don't
leave anything around the yard that might help a
burglar get into your house: ladders, stackable
boxes or any garden tools should be put away,
preferably in a locked cabinet.
- Install a light in your yard that is
sensitive to movement. Place it high and out
of reach.
- Trim hedges or bushes that are near doors
or windows. These can be good hiding places.
- Don't place outdoor furniture tables
nearby the house. These could become an easy
stepladder to the roof.
- To discourage potential climbers,
spread grease on any metal drainpipes. Use
Vaseline or automotive grease, depending on the
color of the pipe (or replace them with plastic
pipe).
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