The holiday season is a prime time for thieves and intruders to get into your home. All too often, we are so focused on securing our doors that we completely forget about windows. And unfortunately, windows are one of the easiest ways for someone to get inside your house.

Now is the best time to secure your windows so that you can enjoy greater peace of mind as we head into the holiday season.

The Best Ways to Secure Your Windows

Here is what you can do to reduce the risk of intruders entering your home through your windows.

Install Window Locks

Window locks can make it much more difficult for intruders to get into your home. If your lower-level windows are currently without locks, now is the time to install them. It doesn’t matter what type of windows you have, you will be able to find a lock for them.

Add a Protective Film

Some burglars might try and knock out a pane of glass to enter your home, which is why reinforcing the glass can help. One way to do this is to add a protective film, which makes it harder to shatter the glass. You could also install a tinted film so that potential thieves can’t see into your home too easily. The other ways that you can reinforce your windows is to install a security screen or shatterproof glass, which is thicker and stronger.

Install a Window Alarm

Intruders want to get in and out of your house without any noise or fuss, which is why window alarms can be highly effective. As soon as the contact points are broken, a piercing alarm will sound, which will send any thief running. Some window alarms can even be connected to your main alarm and security company for immediate response.

Add Security Bars

Some homeowners don’t like the idea of security bars because they give a prison-like look and feel. However, this doesn’t need to be the case. There are a number of options that look really good but will still provide you with that added protection. Just make sure the bars are installed in a way that won’t keep you locked inside your house in the event of a fire or natural disaster.

Bonus Tip: Don’t forget about your window air conditioner. This is one of the easiest ways for an intruder to enter your home. A sliding window lock is the easiest way to secure this window while still enjoying your air conditioning unit.

If you need any assistance with window lock recommendations or the installation process, contact The Security and Lock Corporation Miami on (305) 846-9360.