No locality or area is safe these days. A robber with a will to enter and steal valuables from your home can and will do it. Gone are the days when a singe lock was all it took to safe guard your house. Nowadays even a home security system does not ensure 100% safety for your homes. So it is advisable that apt from keeping in mind the basic house alarm tips you also follow a few easy but important steps to make sure that your house is safe and secure when you are at work or on a vacation. When at home make sure that the curtains are closed when the lights are turned on at night. The expensive electronic goods and gadgets that are easily visible through the curtains are sure to tempt even a thief who is a novice. Also make sure that the lights around your house are always on.