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It's not something we like to think about, but property crime is something that affects millions of people each year. But you don't have to live in fear. Taking a few simple steps can help you live prepared - and with peace of mind.
- Keep all doors and windows closed and securely fastened.
- Secure sliding glass doors with a metal rod or piece of plywood in the track and install vertical bolts.
- Always lock the door to an attached garage.
- Make your residence appear occupied by using timers on lights, radios and televisions even when no one is home.
- Install outdoor lighting.
- Keep shrubbery trimmed away from entrances and walkways - they provide a hiding place for burglars.
- Organize a community watch program to protect your neighborhood. An alert community is a safe community.
- Hollow-core doors are easier to break through, so they should be replaced with solid wood, fiberglass or steel doors.
- Make sure that the door hinges are on the inside, rather than the outside. This prevents would-be intruders from removing the pins and pulling the door out of the frame.
- Invest in high-quality deadbolt locks for all exterior doors
- If you have double-hung windows, insert a metal bar in the track to prevent opening.
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