Yes  No		Are your house and grounds visible from the street and from your neighbours' homes?
		If all accesses are visible to neighbours or from the street, burglars are less likely to break in.
Yes  No		Does your property have a fence or other deterrent to discourage trespassing?
		Fences, although not impassable, act as a deterrent to burglars. Fences and hedges, however, can also conceal burglars. Therefore, a fence that you can see through is best.
Yes  No		Do all of your doors have outside lights?
		Well-lit entrances discourage burglary. Motion sensor lights are particularly effective. But your light bulbs should be protected to prevent breakage or tampering.
Yes  No		Are they turned on at night?
Yes  No		Are the light bulbs protected?
Yes  No		Are all of your doors and windows visible from all angles?
		Shrubbery, although pleasing to the eye, can provide a hiding place for a burglar. Pruning and exterior lighting to remove shadows may solve the problem. Also, keep in mind that such things as cars and sheds can block the view of entrances and windows.
Yes  No		Are your exterior doors and frames sturdy?
		Secure doors are more than good locks. The door frame and hardware (hinges, locks and fasteners) form a mini-security system that is only as good as its weakest point.
Yes  No		Are windows in or near your doors protected from breakage?
		Windows in or near doors should be made of treated (safety laminated or tempered) glass, wired glass, break-resistant acrylic or polycarbonate plastic. If they are not, you should replace them.
Yes  No		Have you taken precautions to ensure that your sliding patio doors cannot be lifted out of their tracks or pried open?
Yes  No		Are all fasteners (screws and so on) for stationary parts (tracks and frame) on the patio doors inaccessible from the outside?
		Sliding patio doors are common points of entry for burglars. Most sliding patio doors have locks that hook into the frame. They can be pried open, cut or unhooked. To compensate for this lack of effectiveness, manufacturers have produced add-on security devices, such as jimmy plates, safety bars and auxiliary locks, which, along with the lock, can provide a deterrent.
Yes  No		Is your door hardware (locks, latches, handles, hinges, strike plate) durable and securely installed?
		Good-quality and properly installed door hardware is essential to securing entrances.
Yes  No		Does your front door have a viewer?
		The viewer should be of good quality to minimize distortion, allowing you to recognize visitors without opening the door. Also, ensure that the entrance is well lit. Door chains are an alternative, but most can be easily forced.
Yes  No		Do you have good quality basement windows with adequate locks and solid frames?
Yes  No		Do the basement windows have treated or wired glass, break-resistant acrylic or polycarbonate plastic?
Yes  No		Are they protected with security bars or decorative security grills?
		Basement windows are also common points of entry for burglars. Because they are so close to the ground, they are easily accessible and burglars can often break in undetected by hiding where windows are shielded by shadows, cars or shrubbery.

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