Did you know that the second most popular way for intruders and burglars to enter your home is through windows on the first floor? It was found that 23-percent of break ins by burglars is through reachable glass windows. Secure your home and improve the security and safety of your family and belongings by following these steps. 
- You are obviously aware at the ease glass shatters, adding sensors to your windows will prevent burglars from breaking in by breaking glass windows.
- Don't forget about the windows in your basement where intruders can crawl under and gain access to your home.
- Place window bars on them to keep out vandals and thieves.
- Replace weak or easily accessible windows like roll out windows with more secure windows.
- Make sure that no valuable items are by accessible windows. Burglars will break windows for easy to grab items like laptops or jewelry that are set close to glass windows.
- Locking all your windows before bed or leaving the house is a simple and inexpensive way to increase the safety and security of your home.
- Check the stability of your air conditioning systems that may be installed on first floor windows. Unstable AC systems can allow intruders to push or pull them out and get into your home. Eighty-percent of burglars use first floor access to burglarize homes.
- If you are on a budget, laminating windows can help against impact if someone tries to break the glass.
- Homeowners should replace old windows because they lack to sturdiness to withstand forced entry by intruders.
- Obviously if you can afford it, the saftest way to secure your home would be through an electronic home alert system. Burglars will usually be turned away at the idea of a burglar system being set off.
Your front door is also another major part of your home to secure and consider when protecting against unwanted intruders.
If your home is ever burglarized, make sure to call the police and authorities immediately.
