- Locking pins for windows, if you don't mind drilling them out (Check your warranty if you have new windows). Someone I know had their house broken into by just using a pry-bar on the window. It snapped the (15 year old) window lock and locking pin. If you have them, check to make sure they're in good condition.
The point about trimming foliage is true, but some people are brazen/stupid enough to go in the front window at like 3pm in the afternoon in clear view of the street (what happened to the people I know).
- Switch to keyed locks where there's glass nearby. A lot of exterior doors have glass, and if you smash the glass you can reach in and turn the lock. A keyed lock on the inside will stop that. You could also exchange your window locks for keyed window locks if you really want to, but the locking pins should be fine to deter most people.
- Locking pins for windows, if you don't mind drilling them out (Check your warranty if you have new windows). Someone I know had their house broken into by just using a pry-bar on the window. It snapped the (15 year old) window lock and locking pin. If you have them, check to make sure they're in good condition.
The point about trimming foliage is true, but some people are brazen/stupid enough to go in the front window at like 3pm in the afternoon in clear view of the street (what happened to the people I know).
- Switch to keyed locks where there's glass nearby. A lot of exterior doors have glass, and if you smash the glass you can reach in and turn the lock. A keyed lock on the inside will stop that. You could also exchange your window locks for keyed window locks if you really want to, but the locking pins should be fine to deter most people.