Not so long ago, people did not feel the need to lock their doors or windows. But times have changed, and so has the need to use locks for protection.
According to the National Crime Prevention Council, most individuals do not have the proper lock security. Only half of Americans have dead-bolt locks on all of the entry doors to their homes and nearly one in five have none at all.
The National Crime Prevention Council recommends checking and updating old locks on all doors and windows and replacing them with ones that provide protection from keys being duplicated without your knowledge, such as Medeco Security Locks. In addition, it advises you to make sure your locks have a long enough bolt so that the door cannot be pried open.
Installing quality locks is the first line of defense against home burglaries since they can protect you against physical attack. Other steps can be taken to increase your security, as well. Here are some tips from the National Crime Prevention Council.
* Use your locks. Even the best locks can’t protect you if you don’t use them.
* Do some yard work. Trim hedges and bushes so thieves can’t hide...