Tips to make your house more secure

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Tips to make your house more secure

Windows:

  • Most windows can be pinned for security; drill a 3/16″ hole on a slight downward slant through the inside window frame and halfway into the outside frame; place a nail/pin in the hole to secure the window.
  • Sliding doors and windows can be lifted out of their tracks with relative ease; install self-tapping screws in the upper track that allow the door/window to slide into place.
  • Place a piece of wood into the bottom tracking to resist lateral forcing.
  • Install Burglar resistant glazing and latches on upper floor and basement windows.
  • Secure upstairs windows by drilling holes through both frames and insert with a double-headed nail.

Doors:

  • Locks with keyholes in the knob are NOT reliable – they can be easily forced.
  • Doors should be mounted so hinge bolts are not facing outwards.
  • Install one-inch deadbolt locks on all exterior doors.
  • Chain locks are poor security; install a wide-angle viewer instead.
  • Padlocks should be “heel and toe locking”.
  • If keys are lost, locks should be changed.
  • Control who you give extra keys too.
  • Place burglar resistant glazing in areas of glass in or beside the door.
  • Pins or lock screws can prevent hinge removal on exposed door hinges.

Garages:

  • Lock garage doors.
  • Don’t store ladders in garages.

House Exteriors:

  • Create more visibility around your house; trim your bushes.

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