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(From page 1) portant to make sure all window unit air condi- tioners are properly installed. The same methods you used to secure the main floor of your home also app- ly to the upper storeys. Burglar-proof your win- dows and any balcony doors. Secure Your Valuables Once you've fortified all windows and doors, make sure you secure all your valuables. According to police authorities, the master bedroom is usually the prime target area of any home; that's where most people keep a large portion of their valuables -- such as jewelry, cash, cameras, coins, stamps and soon. It's a good idea to keep things of value out of sight and store them in less conspicuous places like a spare room. Small valuables can be stored in a safety deposit box at your local bank. Other prime target areas of your home are the living room, family room or den. These rooms usually con- tain televisions, stereos, video cassette recorders, home computers and other "high tech" equipment. While it's difficult to con- ceal these types of items, it's a good idea to try and make them less con- spicuous, wherever possible. Other security measures you can take inside your home include leaving your lights on timers. Vary the times the lights are schedul- ed to come on in each room to correspond with your normal activities. You may also want to leave a radio turned on to make it sound like someone is home. Preventive Measures Outdoors Once you've secured the windows, doors and interior of your home, it's time to think about outdoor securi- ty. Exterior lighting, for ex- ample, can be very effec- tive in deterring burglars, and you may want to con- sider leaving the lights on outside your front and back doors throughout the night -- even when you're at home. Prevention is best way to prot It's also important to make your yard and garden devoid of potential hiding places for burglars. Bushes and shrubs, for instance, should be kept well- trimmed and clear of en- trances and windows. Also try to avoid leaving garden tools or sports equipment lying around your backyard when you're not around; they could be used to pry or break win- dows or even cut through screens. The same rule ap- plies to ladders or picnic benches which can be pro- pped up against the house and used to gain access through open, upper-storey windows. Keep your garage and storage shed locked as well -- power tools and garden tools can be easily stolen. Don't Forget the Driveway You can also use your driveway to send out a '"somebody's home" signal while you're away. Leave a second car in your driveway instead of parking it in the garage, or ask a neighbour or relatives to park a second car there. If you take a winter vacation, make arrangements to keep both the driveway and sidewalk shovelled. Piles of mail and newspapers around a front door can make your home a prime target for thieves, so make sure you cancel your mail and newspaper delivery until your return -- or have it redirected to you. ect valuables You may even want to have a neighbour or relative retrieve these items from your mailbox for you. House sitters are also available for hire and can be found in the yellow pages of your phone book. In the summer, make sure your lawn is cut on a regular basis while you're away and get someone to water your flowers, so it looks like you're at home. Neighbours Your neighbours provide an excellent line of defence against potential break-ins. Get to know the people who live around you and let your next-door neighbours know when you plan to be away so they can keep an eye on (Turn to page 8) REMBX An international network of independent member brokers. Chances are we're going to sell your house ... Why not call us first! 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