It's true: Sometimes the best answer is also the most obvious one...
When it comes to keeping burglars out of your house, the basics can make the biggest difference.
It may sound like a no-brainer, but according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation--
It may sound like a no-brainer, but according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation--
27.8% of the total burglaries committed in the United States (in 2006) were no-force entries. This means that in more than 607,000 burglaries that year, the thieves simply opened an unlocked door or window and went right in.
The more than 2.2 million burglaries in the U.S. during that year accounted for $4 billion in lost property, and the average loss amounted to more than $1,800 per victim.
While the FBI takes into account businesses and homes alike for their statistics, residential burglaries made up more than 66% of all burglaries in 2006.
Notably, 63% of those crimes took place during the day.
So what does all of this tell the average homeowner about the average burglar?
So what does all of this tell the average homeowner about the average burglar?
For one, it points out that most thieves prefer to work when no one is around.
Since you can't very well quit your job, arm yourself with a shotgun and stay indoors day after day waiting for a burglar, you're going to have to take steps to reinforce your home's defenses.
What you can do, however, is make your efforts at protecting your humble abode comfortable and simple...with these 4 basic strategies from The Bulldog Bar squad:
1) First and foremost, you have to actually think like a criminal. In other words... walk around your own house, inside and out, to look for signs of weakness, where a burglar could most easily gain entry.
2) Carefully examine the type of locks on your doors, and upgrade them if necessary. We recommend that your door have at least one deadbolt lock, with a one-inch or longer throw (meaning the bolt passes one inch into the door frame).
3) Make sure to secure all your windows (on every level of your house). This can be as simple as placing a piece of wood (the length of the track of each window) to prevent crooks from opening them from the outside. You can also invest in keyed locks for your windows, which would make them even more difficult to open.
2) Carefully examine the type of locks on your doors, and upgrade them if necessary. We recommend that your door have at least one deadbolt lock, with a one-inch or longer throw (meaning the bolt passes one inch into the door frame).
3) Make sure to secure all your windows (on every level of your house). This can be as simple as placing a piece of wood (the length of the track of each window) to prevent crooks from opening them from the outside. You can also invest in keyed locks for your windows, which would make them even more difficult to open.
4) Invest in a high-quality home security product to avoid having your doors kicked in by outside invaders. With The Bulldog Bar 's newest product, you'll be fully-equipped with an effective (as well as aesthetically-pleasing) device that's sure to keep your loved ones and valuables safe (and it's affordable too).
In a nutshell, making your house a hard target for burglars doesn't just begin and end with simply locking your doors. It may require a few extra safety measures, but going the extra mile can never hurt.
In a nutshell, making your house a hard target for burglars doesn't just begin and end with simply locking your doors. It may require a few extra safety measures, but going the extra mile can never hurt.
To find out more about The Bulldog Bar and our high-quality home security products visit our web site: TheBulldogBar.com .
Here's to unlocking better residential security methods, and keeping intruders away from your "home sweet home!" --The Bulldog Bar Squad
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