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Drew Blankenship

6 Clever Tricks to Deter Burglars When You’re Away

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Most men want to think that they know how to keep their homes safe, but unfortunately, a lot of the tricks we learned don’t work anymore. Although burglaries are on a downward trend overall, they still occur at a rate of 229.2 per 100,000 people (as of 2024). But the good news is, there are still some things you can do to make your home safe. Burglars tend to look for easy targets, so here are six things you can do to make sure you’re home isn’t one of them.

1. Make Your Home Look Occupied

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