When you go on vacation, burglars go to work stealing valuables from your temporarily unoccupied home. But you also should take a few precautions to keep burglars out of your house, especially if you live in an older home that does not have a security system or updated bolts and locks. Lock and bolt all windows and doors . In more than 40 percent of residential burglaries, the thieves entered the house through an unlocked window or door. Install dead bolt locks on every exterior door .
Most thieves are skilled at picking doorknob locks.
You need a deadbolt for extra security. Change the locks . If you live in a high-crime area, you might want to install metal doors for added security. Thieves know where to look for hidden keys. Instead, give a duplicate key to a trusted neighbor.