window & door safety while your home and away - Keep unwanted guests out
Good weather and people vacationing can create a rise in break-ins. With the increase in coyote sightings and lost peacocks, an open door or window is an entry point for unwanted animals, as well. There has even been a reported crime of a stranger going into a side door and eating food out of the fridge only to be encountered by the resident.
Whether you’re away for a few days, a few minutes or staying at home, here are actions you can take to protect yourself, your family and your home from intruders of all kinds.
Whether you’re away for a few days, a few minutes or staying at home, here are actions you can take to protect yourself, your family and your home from intruders of all kinds.
- Close and lock windows and doors when you’re away or when you're at home.
- Install safety locks or security screens if you are leaving windows or doors partially open.
- Set your alarm and video cameras whenever you leave.
- Lock your car and close the windows; remove valuables and keep “interesting items” from sight.
- Keep your garage door closed when you are not working inside it.
Articles About Window and Door Safety.
These articles come from a variety of sources, with was good information that you can apply to your home.
The tips and information on this page are provided as a service to PVE Residents as a way to help protect them from harm. We have done our best to get this information from reliable sources. Residents should take steps to confirm if these are right for their situation. These articles contain good information, but also ads. We do not endorse or recommend these products.
These articles come from a variety of sources, with was good information that you can apply to your home.
- "Securing an Open Window on a Hot Night"
- "How to Burglar-Proof Your Windows"
- "22 DIY Hacks to Burglar-Proof Your Home" (lots of tips beyond window and door safety)
The tips and information on this page are provided as a service to PVE Residents as a way to help protect them from harm. We have done our best to get this information from reliable sources. Residents should take steps to confirm if these are right for their situation. These articles contain good information, but also ads. We do not endorse or recommend these products.
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