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If all homeowners would take appropriate safety measures in securing their homes, we could avoid a lot of crime in our society. Most thieves break in through the lock on the front door. However, if a homeowner has a residential burglary prevention door guard in place, the home will be less likely to be broken into. Door guards make it very difficult for a would-be burglar to break in through the door. If nothing else, they increase the length of time it takes a burglar to break thereby increasing the chances of someone seeing and being able to identify him.

There are three main types of residential burglary prevention door guards that are available- door chains, door kick-in bars and Stainless Steel Screen Mesh Door Guards. By installing a door chain, you are able to allow the door to be opened partially to see who is at the door. This allows protection against unwanted callers who may try to enter your premises. A chain attached to the door hooks into a slot on the doorframe when the door is closed. The only way to release the chain is by closing the door and unhooking it.

One way to provide safety to your home is by installing a door chain, which can cost $5 to $20, depending on the type of chain you purchase: simple chain, an unlockable chain from the exterior, sliding bolt chain, or an alarm chain that is triggered by an intruder. What's more is that these chains are easily installed; you don't need prior knowledge or special skills to install a door chain.

A residential burglary prevention door kick-in bar is designed to prevent a door from being forced open. It's a heavy-duty metal bar that is attached horizontally across the door. It's a two-point door lock that locks both sides of the door. It costs around $150.

The Stainless Steel Mesh Door is another useful security measure. It both shields the door and provides an additional barrier. You can also see and talk to someone outside the door through the mesh. And when you're not home, it's one more layer a burglar would have to work their way through. However, the price can range from $600 to $700, so this additional security is not without its price.

First make sure you are safe. Then you won't be sorry later. Get a residential burglary prevention door guard. It will protect you against break-ins. It will also give you peace of mind. You will know that your home is safe from unwanted intrusion.