Kevin McCallister10 of 14Mistakenly left "Home Alone" over the holidays, young Kevin McCallister creatively thwarts a pair of bungling burglars who repeatedly try to break into his family home. If you don't have an 8-year-old to stand guard at your house while you're away for the holiday, don't worry. Some simple and cost-effective security measures, such as pruning shrubs underneath windows, upgrading locks or putting lights on timers, will help keep your house safe while you're away. Related Articles:Saving for holiday shoppingChristmas club tames billsHoliday spending calculatorSave on holiday drivingRelated Links:Decorators light up your holidaysGet it all, pay lessHome budget calculator12 money-saving tips for the holidays advertisement
Mistakenly left "Home Alone" over the holidays, young Kevin McCallister creatively thwarts a pair of bungling burglars who repeatedly try to break into his family home. If you don't have an 8-year-old to stand guard at your house while you're away for the holiday, don't worry. Some simple and cost-effective security measures, such as pruning shrubs underneath windows, upgrading locks or putting lights on timers, will help keep your house safe while you're away.
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