Set timers indoors6 of 11Sczuroski recommends using timers that are hooked up to indoor lights, as well as radios or televisions. "Setting a timer to switch on about 30 to 45 minutes before it gets dark makes it appear more like someone is really at home, and combined with a radio or TV activating during the day and evening, that impression can be even more convincing.""Burglars generally don't want to be confronted by anyone in a home. They basically want to slip in and out unseen. If they hear sounds of activity, they'll generally move on," says Buetow.Timers can run from about $5 to $40, depending on their sophistication. A basic plug-in unit can turn a light on and off once or twice a day, whereas a wired digital outlet switch can switch lights on at any number of set or random times. 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
Sczuroski recommends using timers that are hooked up to indoor lights, as well as radios or televisions. "Setting a timer to switch on about 30 to 45 minutes before it gets dark makes it appear more like someone is really at home, and combined with a radio or TV activating during the day and evening, that impression can be even more convincing."
"Burglars generally don't want to be confronted by anyone in a home. They basically want to slip in and out unseen. If they hear sounds of activity, they'll generally move on," says Buetow.
Timers can run from about $5 to $40, depending on their sophistication. A basic plug-in unit can turn a light on and off once or twice a day, whereas a wired digital outlet switch can switch lights on at any number of set or random times.