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The most valuable thing a snowbird can do before leaving home for the winter months is to not make your house look empty. Make it seem like somebody unseen is at home to discourage the attention of thieves. This can be done by using automatic timers for indoor and outdoor lights. Another way to deter burglars is to have your mail forwarded to a friend’s house or ask that friend to take in your mail. Ask your supplier to delay the delivery of your newspaper and magazine subscriptions. Request a friend to shovel the snow in your driveway and walkway. Keep expensive items in your home out of sight like electronic gadgets, cameras or pieces of artwork and antiques. Bolt all doors – even the doggie doors and lock all the windows. If you can afford a security system, have one installed and secure the services of a local security company that will follow up in case the alarm goes off.