- and lock the door.
- Check that windows are secure.
- Pull curtains or blinds shut.
Then turn on interior lights.
This small pause gives you control over who can see in — and who can’t.
The “Predictable Pattern” Problem
Another overlooked issue is routine predictability. If lights switch on at exactly the same time every night, it quietly signals your schedule. Over days or weeks, patterns can be noticed.
Varying small habits — such as using a lamp instead of overhead lighting, or turning lights on in different rooms first — makes your presence
