APPEARANCE IS EVERYTHING
Making your home appear that it is a hard target for a burglar is a key to reducing your chances of becoming a victim. If you have an alarm system, advertise it by placing as many signs and window decals as possible around the outside of your home. If you do not have an alarm, you can still purchase the signs and decals from some alarm companies. Convicted burglars have admitted that when they saw the signs, they took their business elsewhere. You should also engrave your property and record all serial numbers. This will help police in the discovery of recovery of stolen property. You may also obtain window decals that warn burglars that your property is marked and identified.