Lighting
Burglars do not want to be disturbed. You can convince
them that someone is at home by having plug-in timer controls for lamps.
Technology has now made it even easier with the invention of cotton bobbin
sized gadgets that fit between the bulb and the light socket. These
automatically switch the light on and off as programmed.
Don't just have the hall light switched on when
you're not in. Have the lights switching themselves on in the bedroom,
bathroom (not may people get out of the bath to open the door), kitchen
and lounge.
Internal Sounds
A plug-in timer for the radio would provide sounds from
the living room. It is better to tune the radio to a station which has
more talk than music.
Curtains
Curtains can now be opened and closed electronically,
although the equipment is quite expensive.
As an alternative, you can arrange for your curtains
to be closed in your absence by giving a trusted neighbour a key. Most
neighbours never mind the little trouble, as you may be doing the same for
them soon.
If curtains are not going to be drawn while you are
out, use timer switches on low table lamps around the room, instead of the
main ceiling light.
Set the lighting timers to come on when it goes
dark, especially if you tend to be late home in Winter.
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