15 TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR HOME

• To ensure safe and worry free travels, Protection One, Inc., the third largest US provider of security systems to homes and businesses, offers 15 simple, cost free tips for securing your home.
• Secure all windows, including those upstairs and reduce the chance of easy entry. Cut tree limbs away from second story windows.
• If during the winter season have a neighbor remove all snow from walkways and driveway to make it appear that someone is there.
• Make sure to keep high tickets items out of the windows.
• Ensure the address of your house is always visible from the street in case of emergency.  If during the winter season have a friend or family member make sure to clear snow and ice for emergency vehicles.
• During the winter keep the heat at 55 degrees or higher to ensure that pipes don´t freeze and cause flooding.
• Remove objects that might allow access to your home, such as ladders or trashcans that could be used to enter a window or scale a fence.
• Do not leave on Facebook, Twitter or MySpace or any other online message letting people know that you will be out of town.
• Turn your telephone ringer down so no one outside can hear repeated rings and review your answering machine message to make sure it does not imply you are away.
• Make sure to have all mail, newspapers and deliveries stopped or picked up by a neighbor, friend or relative.
• Never leave a key hidden outside.  Burglars know all the best hiding places.
• Have a friend move your car occasionally if it is parked in the driveway.
• Use timers to operate lights.
• Take care when disposing of product packaging so that you aren´t "advertising" recent, high dollar purchases.
• If you have a security system, ask your alarm provider about wireless backup or Web enabled security in the event your phone line fails or is tampered with so that you can receive convenient alerts via your cell phone or other PDA.
For additional tips and a free Guide to Keeping Your Family and Home Safe and Secure, contact Protection One by visiting www.protectionone.com or by calling 1-800-GET-HELP


Valerie Archer Belardo, Broker Associate
The Valerie Archer Belardo Team
RE/MAX Tri County
2275 St. Hwy. #33 Suite 308 Hamilton, NJ 08690
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E-Mail: Valerie@belardoteam.com
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