Looking to foil a burglar? Foiling a burglar means preventing a thief from robbing your home or catching them in the act if they do break in. With a few handy hacks, you can prevent burglars from wanting to enter your home at all. Keep reading to learn everything you’ll need to know about foiling burglars to keep you and your family safe.

Things You Should Know

  • Keep your doors, windows, and garage locked whenever you leave your home.
  • Deter burglars by closing your blinds and hiding valuable items.
  • Make your home look occupied while you’re gone by putting your lights and TV on a timer.
  • Invest in a home security system to deter burglars and give yourself some peace of mind.
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Lock your doors and windows.

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Invest in an alarm system.

  1. Home security systems are great burglar deterrents. While they won’t stop burglaries 100% of the time, they’re sure to make even seasoned burglars pause. Look into a home alarm system to set while you’re away to give you some peace of mind.[14]
    • Home security systems are great for catching burglars, too. If you get a burglar on video, you can give that video to the police for identification.
    • Camera door bells are the most minimal type of security you can add to your home.[15]
    • Popular home alarm services include SimpliSafe, ADT, Ring, and Vivint.[16]

Expert Q&A

  • Question
    How do I protect myself in my home?
    Asher Smiley
    Asher Smiley
    Self Defense Trainer
    Asher Smiley is the Owner and Lead Instructor at Krav Maga Revolution in Petaluma, California. Asher has earned a Tier 1 Instructor Certification in the American Krav Maga system. In 2017, he trained with the International Kapap Federation Combat Krav Maga International, completing their 7 day tactical seminar and the 8 day CKMI instructor course.
    Asher Smiley
    Self Defense Trainer
    Expert Answer
    Create a game plan to follow in the event that someone breaks into your home. Go through every single room in your home and consider what you'd do during a burglary. What are your options in this exact location? Do you run away or fight back? If you fight back, what found weapons can you use? Thinking about these factors helps you to be more prepared.
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This article was co-authored by Asher Smiley and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Asher Smiley is the Owner and Lead Instructor at Krav Maga Revolution in Petaluma, California. Asher has earned a Tier 1 Instructor Certification in the American Krav Maga system. In 2017, he trained with the International Kapap Federation Combat Krav Maga International, completing their 7 day tactical seminar and the 8 day CKMI instructor course. This article has been viewed 4,718 times.
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