The dark days are not only fun, but they are also notorious for break-ins. Especially during the holiday season, it is a word of warning though. How do you make sure that your home stays safe while you’re on a family, right? NU.nl talking to two experts and a set of the most important tips in a row.
“A burglar will prefer a house where no one ever has,” says Susanne Wealth, consultant, residential burglary, at the Center for crime prevention and Safety programs. With the lights on, you have the story, must have often heard people say. But you can still see so often in the dark of the houses around the christmas season.”
“Turn off all the lights and the television on,” is the Treasure beyond. And the christmas lights just burn them. Work with a timer, it is a smart idea. A single light is on it doesn’t make sense. And I think also to the light by the door. Burglars do not like to be in full light, you have to make the fumble.”
“for Christmas, a doubling in the number of break-ins compared to that of the rest of the year,” according to the Treasure to say it. “But my partner and I tripled it, in fact. There is a lot of noise, people hear it, it is not as if there is a window that is cracked open. And on the street, you know, the less well anyone who hears it. A stranger is less likely to be recognized. Be there, so be alert of that.”
For those who sustained the way it is with the holidays, there are also some other tips for you. “Ask your neighbors-for example, whether they are in their car on your driveway, want to take, will advise you, Sweetie. “And whether or not they have your curtains to open and close them.”
“in A digital city or digital camera can be extremely useful,” says the composer. “But you have to do is always to see it as a complement. The basis of your locks. Make sure that hinges, locks and cylinders are in good shape, with a seal of approval.”
With such a label, you could be entitled to a discount on insurance, but Guido Rodenburg, verzekeringsexpert at Independer, says that this is becoming less and less common. The idea should be a warning to be given. Rodenburg: “It is often found that people are good, locks investment, but in practice, they do not have enough food.”
personal responsibility is paramount, which is why the professional. Especially in stolen electronics, it is still a major issue. “So you think that you are covered for everything that can be stolen,” says Rodenburg. “But you will receive only up to a certain period of time after the purchase of the whole amount.”
“The one the insurer will be longer which is new compared with the other,” explained Rodenburg, of. “It is interesting to look at when you get a new contract and wants to quit. But the most important thing, of course, is that you have to stay alert. Let your home look occupied to look at, that will help you a lot.”
