Article: Alarm systems are one of the most common—and most helpful—forms of home security. Whether you’re home or away, if a would-be burglar attempts to break into your home, the alarm will alert local authorities and send you a notice as well.  A home security system could also scare off a persistent burglar. If a burglar did manage to break into your house, an alarm system could deter them from proceeding. You’ll receive a sticker with your home security system. Make sure to place the sticker somewhere that will be highly visible to potential thieves, like a front window of your house. The sticker alone will make potential burglars think twice. Burglars look for easy houses to rob, and if they're convinced that you have a guard dog, they'll avoid breaking in. You could either get an actual guard dog, or just hang a few "Beware of Dog" signs near the entrance to your yard. Even if you don't own a dog, set a couple of (empty) dog bowls near your front step to further convince potential intruders that you own a dog. If you put the box from an expensive purchase out near your trash cans, it will be very visible. Anyone could drive past and see a plasma screen TV box in your bin and find you have got a new TV set in your home. If the average thief sees you have just gotten new, expensive items (especially electronics), they'll be drawn to your house.  The same thing goes for a computer, stereo, video games console, and any other item that is easily portable and may be expensive. Instead, break the box down fully and put it inside of a large garbage can on waste collection day.
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Install a home security alarm system. Give the impression that you own a dog. Dispose of boxes from expensive purchases.