Halloween is indeed an event to watch out for, as it is full of fun and games. However, aside from the fun, you should also be on the lookout for possible theft and burglary cases. And here below are some tips in order to keep you home safe while celebrating the Halloween festival.
Car Security
Cars parked outside the house are prone to vandalism. At some point, burglars or 'carnappers' may even capitalize on the event and blend in with the people around the street to steal your car or anything inside it. It would be better to keep your car parked inside the garage or within your viewing angle during the peak of the Halloween.
Landscaping
Some of us may think that overgrown and oversized plants shelter your home from burglars. However, having those overgrown plants around may even make your house a little bit unsecure, for it may serve a good hiding place for burglars wanting to enter you home. Better clean up those oversized plants, making sure that entry ways are clear and visible from the street. If you want to, you may add up thorny plants or bushes for extra layer of protection. In such a way, criminal minds would not be attracted to enter your house while Halloween fun is going on.
Outdoor Lighting
For better visibility, especially during nighttime, it would be wise to put and increase outdoor lighting. By doing so, you are actually deterring burglars and their criminal intentions. Choose strategic areas where lights should be increased or be placed, you may use light timers or motion sensitive lights to conserve energy.
Neighbor Favor
If you have any plans during the Halloween night, which involves leaving your place, then talk to your close neighbors about it. Depending on your relationship with them, you may ask them to keep an eye on your home. If you are really close to them, you may also ask a neighbor or even a friend to stay inside your house while you're away celebrating the Halloween someplace else.
Lock Check
It is the first line of defense and the easiest way to keep your home safe, especially during the Halloween evening wherein people are crowding the street. Always keep your doors and windows locked; you may also add some extra features by replacing old locks in the process.
During Halloween many things could happen. And in order to have a good Halloween treat and not be tricked by burglars, you may follow the simple steps in keeping your house safe during the Halloween as it is outline above.
