This morning, I read a blog post on home security by Lou Manfredini and really liked his “common sense” ideas. This topic interests us because we regularly receive calls to help with damaged doors like the one pictured here.
Most break-ins are through windows and doors which you can discourage taking these steps:
- Lock your windows and doors – simple, easy. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 40 percent of annual household burglaries, the thief simply walked, climbed or crawled into the house.
- Add dead bolts to your entry doors. And place your extra key out of sight!
- If you have a hollow wood exterior door, replace it with a solid door. Those hollow doors are fragile and easy to destroy.
- When you replace your door, add a steel reinforcement plate behind the door frame (jamb) at the lock area.
- Old sliding doors/windows have inadequate locks. Place a wood dowel rod or two-by-four on the inside track to stop the slide. Size the rod or 2×4 to just fit into the track area.
These are just a few of our suggestions. If you have any ideas, post your thoughts on our Facebook or Twitter pages If you have any questions, call us at 896-1717.
And be safe!
