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By David Osborn

Install a wall hidden safe or cylinder floor safe by bolting it to the floor. (Most hidden safes have holes inside for just that purpose). Hide it in the corner of a closet or other inconspicuous area. Or mount the wall safe inside a wall and cover it with a picture.

Where should you not hide valuables in your house?

Hiding Places to Avoid:
areas that can damage your valuables with water or invasive matter, such as the water tank of a toilet, inside a mayonnaise jar that still has mayonnaise in it, or a paint can filled with paint. a jewelry box. your desk drawer, bedside drawer, or underwear drawer. inside CD cases.

Where do old ladies hide money?

Envelopes, both in desk drawers and stuffed under couch cushions. Purses and their contents, such as wallets, lipstick holders, and compact mirrors. Inside cookie jars. Cans, including food cans and other cans packed away in the garage or attic.

Where is a good hiding place for money?

Here are the Top 10 secret hiding places for money we’ve found:
The Tank. There’s plenty of room in the toilet’s water tank for a jar or some other watertight container stuffed with cash or jewelry. The Freezer. The Pantry. The Bookshelves. Under the Floorboards. Old Suitcases. Closets. Bureaus.

Where do burglars not look?

Here are 5 uncommon hiding places in your home for cash and other valuables.
Not In the Drawer, Behind the Drawer. Drawers typically don’t go all of the way to the back of the cabinet. 2) In the Potted Plant. 3) Spare Paint Can. 4) Attic Storage. 5) The Hallowed-Out Book Trick.

Where do burglars look first?

Aside from the master bedroom, the office or study is one of the first places burglars check for valuables. Like the living room, some people have the habit of displaying valuables in their study shelves or office. That well-earned diamond necklace can serve as a motivation for you to work harder.

How do you hide things from your parents?

Use multiple layers of defense. Wrap your item in tissues or put it in a plastic bag (or both!) and hide it in the basement under some old clothes. Camouflage the item so that it looks like it “belongs” wherever you hide it. Make sure to use things your parents are guaranteed not to use, move or throw away.

What do you do if you think someone is casing your house?

If you think that your home is being targeted, call the police and report that there is suspicious activity happening in and around your home. When the police arrive, describe the person and the car that the person was driving. If possible, provide the police with a license plate.

How do you know if your house has been marked?

Signs Someone Is Casing Your House & Your House Is Being Targeted by Burglars
Unfamiliar Vehicles.Strangers Walk around the Street or Neighborhood.Door-to-door Scams.Flyers or Stickers.Toilet Excuse.Strangers Request for Help with Different Excuses.Strange Markings around the House.Strangers Take Pictures & Walk Away.