Banishing Burglars

Here's the inside scoop on the most effective ways to protect your home and family from unwelcome intruders.
Enlarge Image Don't skimp on home security.
  • Choose metal exterior doors. If this is not possible, choose a solid wood door instead of a composite one.
  • Make sure door hinges are located inside so doors can't be removed from the outside.
  • If your mail slot is in your door, make sure a hand can't reach through the slot to the doorknob or locks.
  • For sliding glass doors, install a device that secures both the sliding and stationary panels of the door by pinning them together where the frames overlap.
  • Change your locks when you move into a new or existing home. You never know who had access to the home or who may still have keys to it.

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