By Mark Mahaffey


Do you know how to frustrate a burglar? Make his job hard. If a criminal breaks into your home, the harder you make it for him to find your valuables, the higher the probability that he will leave before he is able to find them and take them.

So, you should hide your valuables. But, where you hide them is critical. You see, even though you may think you have a great place to hide them, the burglar probably knows about that spot too, and he may go right to it.

For example, do not hide things in the refrigerator. Crooks know about that hiding spot! He also knows that you may try hiding things in the toilet, under the cat litter, and in the pantry. You see, these are popular hiding places and he knows it!

Instead, choose hiding spots which are tougher to guess. But you will have to think creatively. Think about that tool shed in your back yard. You could have a fake floor put in and hide things underneath it! That may be the last place a crook would think to look for valuable items!

What about your mattress? Lots of people probably hide things under their mattress, but burglars know this. Rather, cut a hole and put things inside the mattress! A hole in your mattress can be sewed back up. Rotate the mattress so that the hole is up at the head of the bed.

Fake plugs are another great way to fool a burglar. These look like real plugs, but are actually empty inside. A burglar would have to use a screwdriver to remove the plate in order to find your valuables. Consider putting small valuables such as money and jewelry inside.




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