According to statistics, burglaries оссur every 26 seconds. So even if you think it will never happen to you, as "there's nothing to steal", you might be mistaken. Anyway, it's better to meet a potential robber well-prepared and well-armed.  Some of the necessary precautions should be done ahead of a vacation, if you're planning one. Make sure someone takes care of your mail and lawn. If there's a pile of envelopes in your mailbox and the lawn is higher than usual, it sends a clear sign to potential burglars that the owner is away. 

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