 | secure your home with quality locks on doors and windows |
 | leave a light on when you are away, preferably with an automatic timing
device |
 | take care of your keys; don't give others a chance to duplicate them |
 | don't let your house look unoccupied |
 | don't let strangers in or let them know when you'll be away |
 | insure your possessions and keep an up-to-date inventory
of them |
 | keep valuables in a safety deposit box |
 | find out about burglar alarm systems and install one |