Change the Locks
Remember to change all of the locks when you move to a new house. Yoll never know who had access to the keys until you moved in. Should you lose the keys to your residence, you also need to replace all the locks for the maximum home safety.
Install Deadbolt Locks
All exterior doors must have at least 1 inch thick dead bolt locks. Even more costly than spring latch locks, dead bolts are a lot stronger and provide more security. When installing deadbolts, make sure to leave a minimum amount of distance between the door and its frame, as this offers an opportunity for an intruder to pry the door apart. Doors can be fortified with plywood or a bit of sheet metal.
Utilize Metal Bars on Sliding Doors
Any sliding glass doors, patio doors, or sliding windows should have a metal bar that's placed along the bottom path of the door or window. The metal bar can stop a burglar from forcing the door or window open.
Conceal All Wiring
Burglars often look for wiring around the exterior of a house and can cut it to disable the security system. Keep your house safety wires hidden.
Protect Your Windows
Burglars often gain entrance into houses through windows. Protect these exposed areas with window locks or burglar-resistant glass. Installing many small panes of glass instead of one large annoyance of glass is a good alternative too.
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