Often during the summer months and during the fall season, homeowners will tend to leave their windows open enabling brisk air to enter their home. But is opening and leaving your windows open a good idea? The short of the answer is simply no. Though having a window open may save you a few bucks on your AC bill, risking the safety of both you and your family is certainly not worth it, especially at night and especially when you can become victim to a so-called sneak thief – that is a burglar who sneaks into houses through open doors and windows.
You may also ask yourself – what about if I live on the second or third floor of an apartment complex? Is it safe then? Again, the answer is simply no. Even though you think a burglar would not climb up to the second floor, reality is he can and will. Some burglars have even been known to carry around portable ladders, which they can throw up to a second floor balcony and easily climb up on.
The reality is many people do not think things through and leave themselves open for crime. The idea here is not to be paranoid, but rather, to be prepared. Part of preparation is thinking out all scenarios, which could create an open invitation to thieves.
