An astonishing 60% of break-ins occur while homeowners are at home. Follow these simple tips to help prevent your becoming another one of these statistics.

• Lock all doors and windows securely, especially when you're home alone
• Secure sliding glass doors with either pins or bars
• Install deadbolts on all exterior doors including interior garage entry ways
• When greeting visitors check through a peephole to see who's there before you open the door. It's a good idea to install a peephole if you don't already have one.
• When allowing sales or repair people into your home always ask for identification. Never either unsupervised in your home.