The clocks go back this weekend, meaning you could get an hour longer in your bed on Sunday morning.However, it also means that the days will be shorter, with dark evenings and mornings fast approaching as we head into this year's winter months.
With increased hours of darkness, making sure your home is secure is as important as ever.In a bid to help keep homes safe, security experts at ADT have shared some of their top tips for optimising your property's safety this winter.
From making sure doors, sheds and garages are locked to installing an alarm if required, the experts are urging people to take the necessary steps to stay safe and secure.An empty home is an easier target for thieves.
Therefore, it is a good idea to make it look as if someone is occupying your property even if you are out and about.For example, you could try tricks like leaving a lamp on or turning on and off the lights or TV in order to trick opportunistic robbers into thinking you are home even when you are not.
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