If you don't have a home security system you really need to pay attention to the recent statistics. 40% of robberies happen because the individual was able to find an unlocked window or door to enter the home.

Most burglars aren't going to take the chance of breaking into a home where they have to break a door down or break a window to get in. The risk of getting caught is too high because others in the neighborhood could hear the sounds.

You need to make sure you always have the doors and windows locked to your home even if you think that you live in a very save neighborhood. Burglars target homes that provide them with opportunity.

Take a close look at the locks on your doors. How durable are they? You want to make sure they feature key in the knob locks. Mortise locks can be installed into slots on the edge of the doors. They lock with both a deadbolt and latch bolt. They are generally installed by a professional because of the delicate nature of the slots that are needed.

You should also have deadbolts on all of the exterior doors of your home. You can install deadbolts for a very low cost but they offer plenty of power for preventing intruders from entering your home. There are several types of deadbolts that you can use. Vertical models slide up and done on a strike that is placed on the frame of the door.

It doesn't take very much time or a large investment to make your home more secure from the risk of a burglary. Make sure your doors and windows all have very good locks that can be used when you are in the home. The exterior locks also need to be difficult to jimmy open. Of course your safety locks are only effective if you use them so get into the habit of making sure they are in place each time you enter your home.