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details of your plans and check your privacy settings to ensure that only your trusted friends are
privy to your posts.

The world has joined the social media bandwagon. To think that thieves and burglars didn't do
so is a naive thought.

Using Lighting as a Line of Defense

Every burglar is aware of the fact that if they cannot be seen and cannot be detected, then they
can do their work (rob your home) successfully. While a lot of burglaries do happen during day
time, night is still the preferred time for burglars to act. Darkness provides them with natural
cover which they can use to avoid being seen.

Lighting outdoors and indoors is a great way to prevent burglaries from happening. Burglars
perform various reconnaissance missions to find out vulnerabilities which they can use. They
look for vacant homes or homes where they can approach without being seen. Install timers
which turn your lights on and off during specific times. This will give the impression of someone
being in the house.
Ensure that the entire outdoor area surrounding the home is visible at night. Install lights at
various entries and hallways. If there are any freestanding structures such as a shed or a clump
of trees, ensure that they are lit as well. Installing motion sensors will help reduce the amount of
energy spent on lighting thus making your home security system cost-effective as well.

About the author:

Curtis Good is a security expert.

Having worked in the field of home security for over twenty years,
Curtis has gained vital experience and insight which help him
advise people on home security systems which are perfect for
them and what steps that each individual can take to make their
homes more secure.

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