Now that it's officially autumn and fall projects are finishing up as the cooler weather sits in, it's time for a reality check. Before you know it, winter and the holiday season will be upon us once again, and with that comes a new round of concerns when it comes to your home's security.

Thanks to Consumer Reports for reminding us of the top ten things NOT to do with your home if you'd like to deter would-be burglars from making you their next target. We've picked out the most important tips for you below:

1) Leaving Garage Doors Open or Unlocked
Of course most of us remember to lock our front and back doors at night or when we leave, but how many of us secure our garage doors? We're not just talking the outer door either, but the internal one that grants entry to your home. If you don't lock your outer garage door or accidentally leave it open and don't secure your inner garage door, all a theif would have to do is walk right in and right back out with all your valuables. Instead, the article suggests getting a garage door code-lock with random code resets.