DURING THE DAY: Get sign smart
Most break-ins last only 10 minutes. While security signs are a great way to deter these quick strikes, Brandon King of Home Security Heroes says to "skip those that are counterfeit versions of companies like ADT or Brinks because burglars can spot fakes-there's always a 'tell,' like a mismatched logo." Instead, try generic signs from&nbsp;home-improvement stores like ones that say: "This home is protected by video surveillance." It's impossible to know if these are fake, so thieves will move on. Also smart: Add clear security film (like 4 Mil Shatterproof Film, Amazon.com) to first floor windows. It won't obstruct views, but makes it much harder to break the window.
AT NIGHT: Let there be solar light
While most burglars strike during the day, the number one reason they might break in at night is if they have the cover of darkness. Luckily, keeping the outside of your home well-lit can keep it safe, says Cathy Habas, security expert for SafeWise. com, adding that solar lights around windows and doors will do the job very well, no electrical connection needed. One option: NYMPHY Solar Lights Outdoor Waterproof, Amazon.com.&nbsp; Also smart: Be sure to illuminate this often-overlooked spot: your shed, cautions Habas. &ldquo;Thieves target it because it&rsquo;s typically placed in a dark corner of your yard and is full of tools and gadgets that can be sold or pawned quickly and easily.&rdquo;
ON VACATION: Offer up your driveway
Summer travel season means would-be thieves look for homes that appear unoccupied.&nbsp;You know to stop your mail and set lights and TVs on automatic timers, but to really make your home look lived-in, just reach out to the folks next door. "A neighbor can park their car in your driveway so it looks like someone is home," says Tim Reneimo,&nbsp;Only co-founder of Security Guards (SecurityGuardsOnly.com).&nbsp;Ask them to move the car every other day or so, to prevent it from looking like a car you left behind while you were away.
Also smart: If you plan to be gone for more than a week, consider hiring a teen to mow your lawn, in order to make it look like you're still in town.&nbsp;

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