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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