 Well, did you know that the top two months for residential break-ins are July and August? Now, here's a common mistake that many DIYers make, and it can actually make your home a lot more likely to be broken into, and it's this. They leave the tools around right outside. I mean, think about it. You put a tool outside, you leave it there, and a burglar's like, ooh, look at this. I can use this to get right in. Hammers.