Home security: entry barriers and door window protections
A detailed checklist outlines how to secure a home at night and during absences. It covers solid door locks with deadbolts, double cylinder options for glass doors, outward opening doors, sturdy hinges, door chains, and bars. It also advises bolstering patio doors, protecting ground floor and basement windows, using built in or reinforced sash locks, and installing steel guards or guards with fire safety in mind.