Tips to Burglar Proof the Doors in Your Home

Install a CCTV Surveillance System

Home CCTV security cameras are one of the most operative preventions to thieves and intruders.

If a thief sees your property recording his every move, he may stop targeting your home due to the high risk of identity disclosure. It is suggested to install CCTV cameras with night vision both indoors and outdoors. Night vision cameras help record all the actions on and off the premises when it is dark. It’s also good to ensure you have a good hard drive to record videos for a few days before your memory fills up.

If you can’t afford a CCTV system, there are other options. You can choose to improvise “fake” CCTV cameras around your property.

We don’t suggest you depend only on imitations to protect your home. Still, it can give thieves and intruders the impression that your home is recording the activities of surrounding areas. Using this method, you should look for a quality replica, not just a cheap plastic replica that a thief can quickly identify as a dummy.

Consider smart locks with no keys to lose

Locks that use physical keys will be as obsolete as rotary phones. Smart locks allow you to open doors using a keypad, fingerprint scan, or mobile device. That means no more keys can be lost, given to friends or people who work in your home and never returned, or hidden under rugs that thieves are sure to see.

Most smart locks can change your existing lock in minutes. No wiring or drilling of big holes is needed. The only issue is cost. Basic models with electronic keyboards cost $50 and up, but smartphone-controlled models and models that record the date and time a specific password is entered to let you know when someone enters your home are priced at $100 or more.

Install Security Locks

The main advantage of high-security padlocks (also known as HSEC) is that they are almost impossible to break. This is because it uses the two-stage biaxial key cutting. That creates an angled cutout inside the lock, making it challenging to pick and force it to open. As a result, your business avoids the costs associated with theft, which can lead to financial losses.

Of course, an anti-theft lock is useless if a strong-minded burglar easily knocks the lockout of its slot. That’s why all the safest door locks come with a drill-proof casing to prevent the lock from coming off the door. It also means you don’t have to face the cost of replacing a broken lock with a new one.

Protect Your Locks with Extra Hardware

In most of the recorded robberies, criminals enter homes through doors. Robbery intrusions are also becoming more sophisticated. Thieves can now unlock doors, so intruders can quickly enter with single lock doors.

Finally, take the time to maintain your hardware and add features as required. Slipcovers can add metal to the door and strengthen areas with holes. If the bolts securing the door are exposed or fragile, cover the jam with a cover.

Consider installing a safety device inside your home, such as a padlock or chain lock in the middle of the door. Add front door monitoring with surveillance cameras, smart locks, and smart doorbells to increase your ability to know what’s happening and find criminals.

Use this advice to add a front door lock, as it is your home’s most crucial security feature. We suggested installing multiple locks on each door in your home.

Secure Your Sliding Doors with Key Locks

General factory locks installed on sliding glass doors are usually not of the highest quality. For some vinyl framed door models, the bolt and fastening mechanism do not penetrate the solid wood or metal frame for adequate security. A locksmith can help you decide if it provides an adequate level of security. Locks may require additional reinforcement or replacement.

Smart Locks for Sliding Glass Doors

This new technology is developing the way we protect our homes. There are several types of smart locks for sliding doors, although there are only a few models on the market today. For example, a padlock is a keyless route that lets homeowners lock and unlock their sliding glass doors. It can be triggered from inside or outside the house. This type of electronic lock is stronger and more tamper-proof than standard sliding door locks and is often more secure. Additionally, homeowners often keep their doors closed because they can easily unlock them when required. It is also easier to unlock than traditional key lock mechanisms in an emergency such as a fire.

Like another smart home electronic and garage locks, it is convenient, safe, and intuitive for the user. Using the keypad, you and your family can enter the house simply by entering the code. You can then provide access to a temporary visitor code to friends, dog walkers, house sitters, cleaners, and other authorized service providers. Smart locks for sliding doors provide the same suitable programming choices to grant or revoke access to a specific user code or change it at any time.

Get Stronger Doors

If you don’t have double-glazing glass in your home, it may be time to think about it. Replacing windows may not be inexpensive, but it’s worth the money for your residents’ and your home’s safety.

Glass panels in doors and windows are easy targets for burglary because they can be easily broken. If your door has a glass panel, we suggested replacing it with stronger laminated glass.

Instead, you may consider switching the glass in your doors and windows with stronger, shatter-resistant safety glass.

Safety Features to Consider

One of the top security tips for the front door is to replace the screw in the bolt slot. The screw parts are usually short, about 1/2 inch. These short screws do not go deep enough into the door frame and are less secure, and replacing these screws with screws longer than 2 inches will significantly improve door security. 

The glass door or the glass part of the door is fragile. The window in the door may be broken, and most likely, someone will be able to enter the door and unlock it. Full glass doors offer great views of the outside but also the inside of the house. Also, glass doors can break, letting cold air enter, and are generally not as safe as other doors. 

The deadbolt and chain are other security features to consider. Always use long screws when installing a chain lock or bolt gap. If the door is not broken, the chain will prevent it from opening. The sturdy latch offers excellent security and prevents the door from being kicked.

Lock Your Doors All The Time

It sounds simple, but the best thing you can do to protect your home is to ensure your doors are locked. It’s been proven repeatedly that thieves only look for easy targets, so opening a door is the best way to let them in. 34% of thieves enter from the front door and are in and out within 8-10 minutes. Most robberies occur between 10 am and 3 pm. However, you can avoid all this by ensuring the front door is closed because would-be thieves classify your home as an inaccessible problem.

It’s okay to lock the door when you leave, but if the lock is broken, it’s like you don’t lock it. You should find a professional locksmith to check it out as soon as possible. If your door lock or door handle is not just broken but broken, your home insurance is unlikely to pay off. That is why it is so important to have confidence in the safety of door locks.

Common characteristics of a home burglar

What does a typical thief look like? The thief is primarily male and likely under 25 years of age. The two main motives are money and drug use. A thief can be a professional criminal, a hobbyist, or between.

Professional thieves – thieves who make their living by selling their stolen items – tend to chase their targeted homes and the people who live there before committing a crime. They usually research the property a few days in advance to see if the home is a worthy candidate.

Instead, amateurs and opportunistic thieves are more likely to act immediately after making a property decision.

How burglars choose a mark

Regardless of experience, what thieves look for when choosing a home is reasonably constant.

Thieves look for valuable property, hoping to make the most of it with the least effort.

When thieves chase the property, they often look for homes with valuables on site that appears to have no one home. Also, look for homes with lots of hidden access points and spots.

Here are some signs they might be looking for:

·         No one is home

·         Affluent communities

·         High fence

·         Expensive cars

·         Houses in the center of the block instead of the corner

·         Overgrown shrubs and trees blocking doors and windows

·         Lack of security systems, mainly security cameras

Hide Valuables from Sight

A thief may have detected it ahead of time, such as peering through a window looking for valuables.

New TVs, laptops, jewelry, cash, and other valuables attract thieves.

Therefore, to protect your valuables from unwanted attention, hiding them in an inconspicuous place is suggested—store portable valuables in a nearby closet or safe.

If you haven’t already, installing blinds or curtains is a good idea to prevent thieves from peeking through your home’s windows.