Landscaping that hides your doors and windows from the street, providing copious hiding places, can be a home security nightmare. Likewise, burglars love poor lighting that provides lots of dark shadows for them to work in. On the other hand, landscaping and lighting plans with some thought behind them can actually improve the overall effectiveness of your home security plan. Gravel in front of windows can make noise when intruders try to get in. Motion-detecting or heat-detecting lights can brighten up the yard when trespassers come to close at night.

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