Every time you leave home for an extended period, you always make sure to unplug all appliances, check if the gas is turned off, and double-check that all entrances are locked.

Open the GalleryHowever, thieves are always one step ahead, so you need to be cautious and take extra safety measures. In addition to ensuring that all doors and entrances are locked, it is advisable to install an efficient alarm system and opt for surveillance cameras.

These methods are effective, but they have the major drawback of being well known to burglars, who already have ways to bypass these "traps" you set up to protect your home.

You should also use unconventional methods if you want to trick thieves! Leaving a light on in a room can be effective, but only for a short time and to avoid spending money on electricity while you're away, you can use fluorescent lights and phosphorescent objects positioned by the window.

During the day they will charge, and in the evening they will light up. Unlike a constantly lit light inside the house, which can be seen during the day, these will only be visible at night. You could go even further with the placement of a figurine or an object that resembles a person or an animal, right next to the window, to create the illusion that someone is standing in front of the window.