While on a fun, exciting vacation, the last thing you want to worry about is whether someone is breaking into your home. By following these simple tips, you can have a stress free trip.

To make sure your home is safe while you’re on vacation, you’ll need to adopt a burglar’s mindset. Think about what would drive you away from a home if you intended to burglarize it. Patrol the outside of the house and look for ways a burglar might entire and address those areas. By installing exterior lights, suspending newspaper and mail service, using light and television timers, and putting valuables in a safe, you can keep your home and possessions secure.

If you’re in the Chicago area and are looking for a new home security system, then contact Alert Protective Services at (773) 685-8383 today.