Don't advertise new purchases4 of 11Be sure not to draw undue attention to your home by discarding empty boxes at the curb with your trash -- a big problem during the holidays."By putting out boxes from a new flat-screen television, video game system, a laptop computer or other expensive home electronics at the curb, you're showing a potential burglar exactly what new and valuable items are now available in your home," says Buetow. Related Articles:Dogs on insurance blacklistInsurance is going greenWays to avoid storm costsReassess homeowners policyRelated Links:6 unsung insurance policiesHosting a party? Insure it7 facts about COBRAInsuring your vacant home advertisement
Be sure not to draw undue attention to your home by discarding empty boxes at the curb with your trash -- a big problem during the holidays.
"By putting out boxes from a new flat-screen television, video game system, a laptop computer or other expensive home electronics at the curb, you're showing a potential burglar exactly what new and valuable items are now available in your home," says Buetow.