Sherman Oaks locksmiths go over key information on establishing and maintaining a secure environment for you and your loved ones both at home and on the road.
Thousand Oaks locksmiths Say First Secure Windows And Exteriors
Burglars generally try to avoid attracting attention with the sound of shattering glass, so by making windows difficult to pry open you'll discourage all but the most desperate crooks. As a further precaution, use outdoor motion-sensor spotlights to foil burglars who work at night.
Windows
Nails: Something as simple as a couple of nails will make it virtually impossible for an intruder to pry open traditional double-hung wood-framed windows, according to top Studio City locksmith we spoke with recently. With a 5/32-inch bit, drill a set of holes at a slight downward angle all the way through each side of the lower window sash and halfway into the upper sash. Then slide a three-inch nail into each hole. To ensure that you can easily open windows, holes should be loose enough that the nails slide in and out smoothly.
Basement windows
Thousand Oaks locksmiths Say First Secure Windows And Exteriors
Burglars generally try to avoid attracting attention with the sound of shattering glass, so by making windows difficult to pry open you'll discourage all but the most desperate crooks. As a further precaution, use outdoor motion-sensor spotlights to foil burglars who work at night.
Windows
Nails: Something as simple as a couple of nails will make it virtually impossible for an intruder to pry open traditional double-hung wood-framed windows, according to top Studio City locksmith we spoke with recently. With a 5/32-inch bit, drill a set of holes at a slight downward angle all the way through each side of the lower window sash and halfway into the upper sash. Then slide a three-inch nail into each hole. To ensure that you can easily open windows, holes should be loose enough that the nails slide in and out smoothly.
Basement windows
Security bars: Woodland Hills locksmiths point out that while the windows are small, so are teenagers, who account for about 30 percent of burglary arrests annually. Mount custom-made 1-inch- or 1 1/2-inch-wide steel bars right into the window frame or, if your basement also serves as a bedroom or playroom (where a fire escape route is especially important), opt for adjustable quick-release bars.
