Keeping Your Home Safe

I just saw a really interesting story about protecting your home from a burglar. It was written by someone who spoke with a former burglar and got a lot of tips about what you can do to protect yourself. It goes well beyond the usual keep-your-doors-locked-when-you're-not-home type of thing. I already knew about some of the basic ideas mentioned such as:

They want to get in and out as fast as possible.

They turn over drawers and throw things out of closets looking for hidden valuables.

Don't have a safe unless you have it bolted into the floor by a professional. If it's not bolted down they'll take it and open it at their leisure.

But this story and the second one have lots, lots more info and good ideas to keep you and your home safe.

http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/2007/02/05/101141_the-best-place-to-hide-money-conversation-with-a-burglar.html