10 Step to Keep Your Home Safe When You’re Away

Families nationwide are taking their final vacations of summer, and empty homes are potential targets for burglars. The website “How Stuff Works” offers ten tips for those getting ready to be away from home, including putting a hold on your mail, making your house look “lived in,” keeping the lawn trimmed, and not projecting your moves.” They also suggest installing a home security system or even just exterior lights that run on timers to “ramp up” security to make your house safer whether you’re around or not. Learn more ways to stay safe at howstuffworks.com.