3 Home Security Mistakes That Make Break-Ins Easier

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What you need to know

• Think your home is secure because you have a lock on the door?
• If a door wiggles or a window doesn’t latch tightly, that’s a problem
• [Exterior shot with overgrown bushes near windows, then trimming branches] Burglars like cover

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[Close-up of front door lock, then a wider shot of a typical suburban home] The truth is, a lot of break-ins happen because of small, fixable mistakes—not because someone had a fancy plan.

KEY POINT 1

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First: weak entry points. [B-roll of a door with a flimsy strike plate and a window lock] Your front door, back door, and ground-floor windows should all have solid locks, reinforced hardware, and no easy gaps.

If a door wiggles or a window doesn’t latch tightly, that’s a problem.

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KEY POINT 2

Second: visibility matters. [Exterior shot with overgrown bushes near windows, then trimming branches] Burglars like cover. Trim shrubs near windows, keep the porch light working, and don’t let packages pile up at the door. A home that looks watched and maintained is less appealing.

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