| Many of us think that by simply locking the gates and | | | | simple and affordable way to prevent this from |
| front doors, it would be adequate to deter or even | | | | happening. |
| prevent your homes from being burglarized. However, | | | | You can begin by making a hole with a drill through the |
| despite such measures, a burglary is committed every | | | | frames of the windows and into the wall itself. There |
| 12 seconds. To protect your dwelling, learn to look at | | | | are spring-loaded mechanisms available that will screw |
| your home the way a burglar would scrutinize it for | | | | into the frame. These are similar to that found on |
| weak spots. | | | | some screen doors. You can also use a wooden or |
| The first priority of any thief or burglar is completing | | | | metal dowel to secure the window in the frame. |
| the job without getting caught. Thus, the home with the | | | | Burglars might even resort to cutting the glass or |
| least barriers are always prime targets for intruders. | | | | breaking it in order to force their way into the house if |
| An inexperienced burglar might just run in and grab | | | | they really want to do so. There are security systems |
| whatever they can and get out. Others are a little | | | | that take note of disturbances in the windows and it |
| more calculating in their approach. They will not really | | | | will trigger off alarms. A way to stop this is to install |
| bother to force their way in unless the temptations are | | | | grills and iron bars at windows as well. |
| worthy of their time. | | | | Make sure your hedges and bushes trim and tidy as it |
| The main aim currently is to enter the house | | | | will allow for less hiding places for burglars and |
| unobtrusively. Hence, few house break ins take place | | | | trespassers. If it is difficult to appear unobtrusive by |
| in the day. Houses which are well lit tend to discourage | | | | hiding in the shadows while trying to break in, intruders |
| intruders, especially for areas with dark corners. As | | | | will try to search for other weak spots. |
| long as there is a point for entry, it should have | | | | They will take the opportunity when no one is home to |
| abundant light. | | | | try breaking in as it is safer for them. It makes perfect |
| Pay special care to corners that are not facing the | | | | sense to know your neighbors well and socialize often |
| main street or out of line of sight for other homes. If | | | | with them to start a neighborhood watch. It is a good |
| you have windows here, ensure they are prevented | | | | idea for you to get someone to house sit for you while |
| from opening with the use of metal dowels or latches. | | | | you are away. |
| Additional lights that can shine on these areas would | | | | If intruders want to enter your dwelling, they will try all |
| be a bonus. | | | | ways and means to do it. by utilizing a few of these |
| Even windows with this extra protection can | | | | methods, it will help to deter intruders to some extent. |
| sometimes be removed from the frames. Here is a | | | | |