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11 Things That Make Your Home an Easy Target for Burglars

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These things attract burglars like flies!

A dark home

Many things happen under the cover of darkness. Illicit things in particular.

Thieves rely on darkness to hide their illegalities so a dark home is just what they need for that.

To make sure intruders steer clear of your property, keep porch lights on and install motion-detector lights around your house. This will prevent them from trying to find a way in, like an open window.

For extra safety, security experts also recommend timers on interior lamps to trick potential burglars into thinking someone is inside.

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