Securing Your Windows Against Burglars:
The second most popular entry point for burglars, standard windows can be extremely vulnerable to intruders. However, "target hardening" can make a crucial difference when it comes to windows. Burglars are particularly exposed when they choose windows over doors as break-in points, and there is much that you can do to add to their visibility, audibility, and frustration for a would-be thief.
Inadequately protected windows are easy marks for intruders who know how to force them without too much effort. Fortunately, reinforcing windows in your home is neither difficult nor expensive. Most measures require just a little bit of skill, a few basic tools, and the right hardware...(more)
To improve the security of your windows, consider replacing the standard glass in your home’s most vulnerable windows with security glazing. Alternatives to ordinary window glass fall into four categories...(more)
Basement windows are among the most vulnerable in your home to unlawful entry. Here are some clever ways to protect your basement windows...(more)
Sliding windows are the easiest for burglars when it comes to burglaries. Have a look at some methods available to secure your sliding windows....(more)
Even though they are extremely popular, double-hung windows just aren’t terribly secure. Making them secure isn’t complicated or expensive, and all but one of the methods listed here allow you to keep the window partially open...(more)
All about locks and simple ways to protect your casement, a.k.a. "crank" windows....(more)
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