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    Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
    Also, I've been thinking about this stuff lately as well. Make sure you don't make stuff so complicated that you, wife, or kids have a hard time getting out in the event of a fire or fleeing from someone who is already inside.
    AND to keep the Mrs happy... Make it so the end result looks nice? Another thing to think about for the DIYer.

    Many of the suggestions are great! You are not going to prevent someone from grabbing a landscaping brick and throwing it through a window... but from what I have read in most burglaries the perp goes through a door because it is easier to carry stuff out. PLUS, kicking in a door real quick is easier way to get in and get out. The determined criminal will get in no matter what.

    Let us not forget why they are criminals to begin with. They do not possess the know how to hold down a job or are too lazy to exert effort to support themselves. They want an easy target. If they try kicking in your door and fail at the first 5 or so kicks and your door does not move... they will move on to the next house that is easier to get in and get a payday.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rbeau30 View Post
    but from what I have read in most burglaries the perp goes through a door because it is easier to carry stuff out. PLUS, kicking in a door real quick is easier way to get in and get out. The determined criminal will get in no matter what.

    Let us not forget why they are criminals to begin with. They do not possess the know how to hold down a job or are too lazy to exert effort to support themselves. They want an easy target. If they try kicking in your door and fail at the first 5 or so kicks and your door does not move... they will move on to the next house that is easier to get in and get a payday.
    I've been broken into more than once. Going thru a door is how you get into a house, so they naturally try it first. Broken windows have broken glass, it makes a noise, mess, and risks cutting the perp. The thud of kicking a door could be lots of things, there's only one sound for breaking glass. Most will try to force the window to slide before they break it.

    Usually they've scouted the house enough to know no one is home, if they can't force the door they pulled the screens until they forced a window or just used a rock. They know they have time here and scouting a new place takes time and energy.

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    Some good tips, just got it from my PAR officer Representative.
    http://homes.yahoo.com/news/protect-...005405786.html

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