Although this may not be a pleasant topic, in our beautiful country with a high crime rate, good family security is absolutely essential. For most people, there are two main considerations: keep the bad guys out when not at home, and stay safe at night while sleeping-essentially, creating safe areas in your house.

Traditional anti-theft strips and security doors may not be attractive. "Security measures such as gates and anti-theft strips are usually a resentment purchase," said Jenny Collins, architect of Red Cat Design. "We know we need them, but we really don't want to spend a lot of money on them, especially if they are unsightly.

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