Most thieves enter a home through unlocked windows
. The solution here is simple; keep them locked. For sliding windows this can sometimes be difficult. To assist with this project there are several antislide locks. There are other very simple methods for ensuing your windows are not opened to intruders. Installing screws or wood dowels into the upper track system of a sliding window have been proven effective time and time again. When there are kids in the house, the last thing you want is an open window. Kids will find a way to open doors and windows if given ample time.
I remember one day while talking on the phone only a few minutes and I heard a chair sliding across the floor, lo and behold my two young sons had figured out how to open the bolt lock and were working on the chain when I arrived. This was only a few minutes. My heart nearly jumped out of my chest. At this moment I decided my home not only needed to be secure from the burglars but from my kids.
My windows are relatively secure as I've had anti-slide locks installed on them; actually this was a prerequisite before buying our current house. Nonetheless I do my best to monitor all of the windows including the patio door to be sure nothing was left undone or unlocked by my little fellas.
Protecting my family is very important to me. I care about the material things but as my husband travels a great deal it is important that both the doors and windows are secure. If you've ever been burglarized then you know how scary it can be. Although this has never happened to my home, I have spoken with many who have recounted the story with horror of how they helplessly kept silent while someone was in the house.
If your windows and doors are not secure, let me caution you to do what you can right away. Even if no incident should occur it certainly brings a peace of mind to your family.