The holidays can be a very special time of year. Unfortunately it is also a special time of year for those that wish to take advantage of you. Here are some holiday tips to help improve your home security, so you can have fun and be safe.

Staying Safe With Social Networks

Many people enjoy social network sites, these days. It is a good way to keep up with all of your friends or family. However, whenever you post a message on your social network page, everyone can see it. If you plan to be out of town for the holidays, find a more secure way to inform family and friends. Phone calls or emails will be a much safer way to communicate.

Deliveries

Many people will receive a lot of packages at this time of year. Try to schedule your deliveries when someone will be home. If not, make sure that you can have them delivered to family or neighbors. This is especially important for people in apartment buildings. Do not make it easy for thieves to steal your packages.

Mail and Newspapers

Sometimes, people will stop their mail and newspaper deliveries when out of town. However, you might consider having friends, or neighbors collect them, while you are gone. When you suspend your mail and newspapers, you may be letting too many people know that you are out of town.

Gifts Under the Tree

Many people enjoy placing their gifts under the tree. Yet, this can sometimes create a problem. If your tree is near a window, where people can look in, it may be too tempting. Someone may decide to break your window and grab, your presents, and leave. If you plan to keep presents under your tree, keep window curtains or drapes closed. It may be a good idea to keep presents in a more secure area.

Trash Pick Up

You may have a great deal to set out for the trash, after the holidays. When you do, be very careful with large boxes. You may not want to let everyone know that you have a new big screen television or computer. Fix those cartons so no one can read them. You may have to cut them or shred them.

Fire Safety

Holidays are an important time of year to think about fire safety. Trees, paper, extension cords, and holiday lights, can present fire hazards. Do not leave your holiday lights on, if you are away. You might consider placing a smoke detector over the tree, too.

Final Thoughts

Holidays are an important time of year to think about home security. Many people will be waiting to take advantage of you, at this time of the season. Be careful about information that you post on social networks, as everyone can see it. Have packages delivered to neighbors or family, if you will be away. Consider having someone pick up your papers and mail. This way, fewer people know that you are gone. Make cartons and boxes unreadable, when you set them out for trash pickup. Pay attention to fire safety and be careful with lights and extension cords.

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