Safety Tips For Around Your Home

Take a walk around your house some night and look at it from a burglars point of view. Where would be the easiest place to break in? Where could you hide if someone approached? Is there a point of entry that is not easily seen from the street or a neighbor's window?

Making your home a less attractive target is the goal. Security stickers and yard signs are a great way to make burglars look for an easier opportunity, but there are many things you can do to make your home a safer one.

Home Security - Doors, Windows and Locks

* Exterior doors should be metal, solid-core or 1 3/4" hardwood. Hollow doors should only be used for interior applications.
* Make sure each door fits snug in its frame with no more than 1/8" clearance. When locked, the door should close tightly with no wiggle room. If there is a gap between the door and the stop, the door is much easier the force open.
* Make sure all doors to the outside have good locks. Every door that leads to the outside should have locks including: screen and storm doors, garage doors, basement doors and sliding doors. Where applicable use deadbolts with a minimum of 1 1/2" bolts.
* Lock up every time you go out, even if you will only be gone a short time. Almost 50% of burglars enter homes of property through unlocked doors or windows.
* Never hide keys outside in a secret location. Burglars know where to look! Leave a spare key with a trusted neighbor instead.
* Secure sliding doors with bars or locks, or put a wooden dowel or broom handle in the door track.
* Make sure all windows, but especially those on the first floor, have good locks and make sure you use them.

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Thank you for keeping your family safe.

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