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It is an unfortunate fact, but the world is an increasingly dangerous place. Watching the evening news is enough to send some people into hiding or make them too afraid even to live normal lives. However, there are things you can do to help with your home security, simple measures you can take, to increase the safety of yourself, your loved ones, and your property.

As frightening as it is to think about, home invasions are on the rise. Burglars don't always wait until you are on vacation to break into your home these days either. You need to remain vigilant, and the first thing you should do is make sure you always lock your windows and doors - even when you are home. This goes for your garage door too.

Be careful where with your keys as well. Don't hide them under the mat or under a rock. These are the first places that a thief will look. Also, don't hang key holders close to windows. Again, professional thieves know to look for these and can get the keys to your house, your car, and the safe all at once. The very last thing you want to do is make the criminal's job easier.

Don't give extra keys to friends and neighbors either. While you may trust them implicitly, there is always the chance of them losing the key. While people don't like to hear it, there is also the possibility of the friendship falling apart. While this won't usually result in any kind of theft, you don't want to put your family at risk.

First, take a look at your home and your routine through the eyes of a thief. Stand outside and look at your house, condo, or apartment. Check to make sure that none of your valuables is on display, such as flat screen televisions sitting in front of an open picture window, or laptops visible on the kitchen table through a side window. Next, be careful where you throw your trash. Boxes for hard to get videogame consoles, computers, and televisions sitting in your garbage or recycling bin is a surefire clue to any thief that may be targeting your street or complex. Leaving trash like this in plain sight is akin to swimming in shark-infested waters - you're just asking for trouble. Take the time to cut the boxes apart and place them in black garbage bags along with other trash. It might seem a bit excessive, but home security is something you can't take lightly.

Be sure also to vary your routine, lest a thief know exactly when you go to work, when you go to the gym, and when you take your dog for a walk. Do your best to become unpredictable to any potential thieves that may be watching your house.

If there is a Neighborhood Watch, think about joining it if your schedule permits. Statistics show that areas with a Neighborhood Watch have lower crime rates than areas without. Finally, you are going to want to invest in home alarms. There is nothing like a good, reliable home security system to give you piece of mind.

Bruce Kelly, the author of this article, is an ADT adviser with Security Choice, an ADT Home Security authorized company, the Nation's leading provider of home security systems. Protect your home and loved ones today with America's most trusted security company, ADT.