The hasp should be secured with bolts that are concealed when the padlock is locked. All the hardware in the world will not protect you if you open your door without checking who is on the other side. Buy an inexpensive viewer. Tell your children and their babysitters not to open the door to strangers Remember, always use your locks. Even a five-minute trip to the store is long enough for a burglar to enter you home.
Victims report that as many as half of all burglaries take place without forced entry.
In many cases, the burglar used a key. Be sure your keys do not fall into the wrong hands. Never carry identification tags on your key ring or holder. When you move into a new home have the locks re-keyed or changed. A locksmith can do this or, if you are handy with tools, you can change the lock yourself.