{"id":43,"date":"2022-10-11T23:15:59","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T23:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thetechguyusa.com\/?p=43"},"modified":"2022-10-11T23:16:18","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T23:16:18","slug":"safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thetechguyusa.com\/?p=43","title":{"rendered":"Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\r\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\r\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 32 Second                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;Don\u2019t leave a key outside your home even if you think it\u2019s well hidden. Instead, leave one with a trusted neighbor or friend. Most places you might hide a key can be uncovered by an experienced intruder. Make sure you close and lock all doors and windows that are accessible from outside your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160318122148im_\/https:\/\/nextalarm.com\/images\/arrow.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\">&nbsp;Leave a light on in your home at night after you retire. Lighting is a deterrent to intruders and should be used when you\u2019re away from your home. Timers are inexpensive and can make potential intruders believe the home is occupied. A radio or television should be controlled by a timer when you\u2019re away as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160318122148im_\/https:\/\/nextalarm.com\/images\/arrow.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\">&nbsp;Deadbolt locks should be used on all doors. Windows should be well secured with latches available from your local hardware store. You might also consider shatterproof glass. You should periodically check your locks to see if they\u2019ve been tampered with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160318122148im_\/https:\/\/nextalarm.com\/images\/arrow.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\">&nbsp;Make sure you replace the batteries in your smoke detectors on a regular basis. A good time to do this is when you set your clocks forward in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160318122148im_\/https:\/\/nextalarm.com\/images\/arrow.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\">&nbsp;Don\u2019t admit anyone to your home that you\u2019re not expecting. In the event that a person represents themselves as an official employee of a utility or public agency, ask for identification and don\u2019t be reluctant to refuse entry if you can\u2019t verify by telephone that they are who they say. Use a chain and peephole whenever answering your door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160318122148im_\/https:\/\/nextalarm.com\/images\/arrow.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\">&nbsp;Test your alarm system at least monthly, NextAlarm.com recommends weekly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160318122148im_\/https:\/\/nextalarm.com\/images\/arrow.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\">&nbsp;Make sure to have a friend or neighbor pick up your mail and any newspapers or packages when you leave your home unattended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160318122148im_\/https:\/\/nextalarm.com\/images\/arrow.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\">&nbsp;Arm your alarm system, whenever you leave the home and when you retire for the night.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"booster-block 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