We all need to take measures to keep our valuables protected from thieves. There were about 3.7 million burglaries every year between 2003 and 2007. While those numbers have been going down in many parts of the United States, it’s still possible that you could become a victim.

Meanwhile, car theft is reported about every 40 seconds in the United States. And that doesn’t even touch the number of cars broken into without anything being stolen. The point is there are a lot of thieves in the world, so it’s important to protect your belongings as much as you can.

If your house gets broken into, you might be looking at losing some big items, such as electronics, bikes, and instruments. But those things can be replaced. What can’t be replaced are personal documents, family heirlooms, and life documents. Well, technically life documents can be replaced, but it could cost you your identity.

So, what’s the best way to protect yourself from losing these items? Well, the answer varies somewhat depending on a lot of things. Here are 75 suggestions from around the internet for protecting yourself at home, in your car, and while traveling.