Crimewatch TURNING the spotlight on crime in the Huddersfield district. The column is compiled with the co-operation of Neighbourhood Watch Liaison: * BURGLARY - Almondbury, June 14. Smashed window panel in Upvc door, gained entry and made tidy search of whole house. Keys stolen. Waterloo, June 17. Used spade obtained from garden shed to prise open wooden window frame at rear. Entry gained, triggering alarm - nothing stolen. Almondbury, June 17. Forced door to enter secure wooden shed in rear garden. Nothing appears to have been stolen. Kirkburton, June 16. Gained entry to detached garage by removing roof tiles, causing damage. Possibly disturbed as nothing stolen. Emley, June 19. Attacked padlock and bolt on non-integral garage on farmland to gain entry and steal tools and air rifles.
* THEFT FROM VEHICLE -Skelmanthorpe, June 18. Forced nearside front lock of vehicle to gain entry and steal satnav. Skelmanthorpe, June 20. Entered insecure vehicle on driveway and stole Ipod and wallet. Skelmanthorpe, June 20. Smashed rear driver's side quarterlight window, searched glove compartment and boot and stole laptop. Skelmanthorpe, June 21. Entered secure vehicle on driveway by unknown means, and stole laptop and satnav.Here are a few tips to increase the curb appeal of your home. You can address your home's curb appeal by paying attention to the windows and doors so that they appear to compliment one another and work with the other textures and colors of the house exterior and the landscaping. Attractive landscaping elements, such as shrubs, trees, and flowers, can do a great deal to increase the curb appeal of your home. Properly choosing plants and trees can increase the curb appeal of your home while adding protection and efficiency. Flowers instantly increase the curb appeal of your home. Flowers are one of the easiest and least expensive ways to make the front of your house look inviting and instantly increase the curb appeal of your home. mow the lawn and edge the grassy areas adjoining walkways keep the yard free of all debris, litter and toys make sure that all exterior doors and openings have been properly cleaned and painted paint and trim exterior wood surfaces, particularly on the front elevations make sure that all automobiles and recreational vehicles are kept out of sight make certain that all garage doors are closed. Remove dead branches from trees, move lawn tools and outdoor furniture in poor condition to the garage, and neatly store kids' toys. As for more expensive home staging techniques, consider painting your house indoors in more neutral colors and remove any busy wallpaper.Whichever type of RV garage you purchase, make sure to first measure your RV to ensure proper fit in its new garage. Your garage needs to have doors that are at least 12 feet tall. Recreational vehicles with devices on the roof such as air conditioners, luggage racks, or satellite dishes may require 14 foot garage doors. When measuring the depth of your vehicle, make sure you also figure in the space required to walk around the front and back of the vehicle while it is parked inside the garage.* THEFT - Almondbury, June 15. Quantity of paving slabs stolen from garden. Clayton West, June 17. Stole bed settee and baby gate from driveway. Grange Moor, June 17. Stole pedal cycle from garden. Emley, June 18. Stole Yamaha motor bike from under a tarpaulin in garden. Man later arrested and charged. Kirkburton, June 21. Stole lead from house roof.If you would like to increase the curb appeal of your home, you should consider replacing an existing window in your home with a bay or bow window. A bay or bow window helps you bring light into a room and expand a view. When considering whether to use either a Bay or Bow window, a "Bay" with it's three sides is more traditional. Make sure to prune plants that are blocking the house from sight and blocking light from entering windows. And never underestimate the appeal of sparkling clean windows. Best to open windows when possible for that fresh, outdoorsy smell.You can find prefabricated garages made of cedar or other types of wood siding in addition to those constructed of vinyl siding or steel. There are light weight aluminum RV garages available as well; they are, however, less likely to hold up under extreme weather conditions like the more durable materials will.Increase the curb appeal of your home by ensuring the paint condition is good, paying extra attention to the front door and trim. Whether you paint, refinish, or replace the door, freshening up the entrance is sure to enhance your home's curb appeal. The style and additions you choose for your front door can affect your family's safety, as well as the amount you pay in heating and cooling bills. New stock doors give you dozens of options, while a custom door is often the focal point of the property. New doors range in price from about $100 for a steel door off the rack at the home improvement store to a custom designed wood door, which can cost thousands. And, even lower end doors that enhance the overall appearance will increase the value of the home by more than the cost of the door. The most popular materials for front door remodeling are wood, fiberglass, and steel. Wood Doors A classic choice, wood doors are sturdy and beautiful. Fiberglass Doors These doors area popular option because they combine the durability of wood with the ability to withstand extreme temperatures, all at a lower price than wood doors. Depending on your home's exterior finishing, you might consider painting the door a color that complements the color of the trim, rather than matching it. You can also freshen up the entrance by polishing or replacing the hardware on the door. Door handle sets alone can run into the hundreds of dollars, but offer a high-quality finishing touch to your renovation project. If the doorknob, lock, and kick plate are shabby, buy new ones. Your front door should enhance the existing elements, not compete with them. The same rule applies for light fixtures, house numbers, and doorbells.
CONTACT: Dave Whitteron, Neighbourhood Watch Liaison, Kirkburton Police Station, Telephone: 01484-436840 or email: dw368@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111
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