More people travel during December than in any of the other winter months. Many families travel to see relatives or friends during the Christmas season. Some want to just get away to a tropical island and leave all the hustle and bustle of the season behind. Whatever the reason for your extended trip, there are things you can do to make your house safer while you are away from home.

Security Doors & Locks

According to a recent survey of inmates serving time for burglary, when asked how they would typically break into a house or apartment, most inmates said they broke in through an unlocked door or window. Several burglars kicked the door open. One inmate said, "I would kick in the door rather than break glass. Loud bangs are better than loud glass breaking, plus you run the risk of getting cut."

Security doors are a great way to keep a burglar from kicking down you door to gain entry into your home. Our security doors are made with heavy gage steel. We provide jambs and headers and all hardware and locks are included. Glass and screens are also available. Our goal is to provide a product that is reliable, versatile and discrete.

Midstate offers several different styles of security doors, such as French, patio and specialty doors. Each door is custom made to meet the aesthetic and security needs of your house. Add elegance and security to your home with a Heavy Forged Wrought Iron Security Door.

If you don't want security doors, at least invest in a security door lock. All hardware is included and our locks come in a variety of styles. Add another layer of protection for your family and home with a padlock, deadbolt or knob lock.

Everything Is Normal

Another thing you can do while you're away on vacation is to make it look like everything is normal at your house. If you have some good neighbors that you trust, let them know you will be away and ask them to collect your newspaper and mail. A pile of newspapers in your driveway or an overstuffed mailbox is definitely a sign to burglars that you away from you house for an extended period of time.

Timers for your lights are another good way to give the appearance that someone is home and everything is normal. But don't set all your lights to come on all at once. Stagger the lights coming on and off throughout the night. Also, a timer on a radio can be a good audio cue that there are people at your house.

Takeaway

Nobody wants to come back from a vacation to find their house has been broken into by a thief. Please take a few simple steps to make your home more secure and make things look normal around your house.

If you need to make your home a little more secure this Christmas season by installing security doors or locks, Midstate Burglar Bars & Ironworks is here to help. We have been in business for over 30 years. You can contact us to discuss your specific needs and to receive a free quote. You can also call us at 334-313-9015. Choose MIDSTATE for EXPERIENCE, RELIABILITY, HONESTY and QUALITY—since 1985.