It’s sad though true that the home you bought and cherish is seen as only another easy source of income to a common thief. The varying economy combined with people’s desires to own what they cannot afford can lead some to steal from others. Usually a would-be house breaker will choose your home just because it looks like an easy in and out. The problem is, most households will look like a good opportunity to at least a few criminals. For you, such a possibility should be more than a little unnerving; you could lose everything you posses and, almost worse, your sense of safety and well being. Luckily, there are quite a few basic things you can do to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim.