Holiday Mistakes <br />That Attract Burglars These tips from BobVila.com <br />could keep you from getting <br />robbed this holiday season: 1. Announcing holiday <br />plans on social media You never know who might be viewing <br />your accounts. Telling everyone when you won't <br />be home makes it easier for thieves. 2. Putting your Christmas <br />tree in front of a window Doing so showcases your Christmas <br />spirit and all of the expensive gifts that <br />go with it. At the very least, close your curtains. 3. Your home looking <br />empty while you're away If you're traveling for the holidays, <br />put your house lights on timers or have a neighbor park their vehicle in your driveway. 4. Leaving notes on <br />your door for deliveries If you tell couriers where to leave packages, <br />everyone will know you're not home, <br />including burglars. 5. Leaving packaging for <br />expensive items on the curb Cut up packaging into smaller pieces and <br />put into trash bags, otherwise thieves will know exactly what new items you have in your home.
