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KBCraig wrote:Broken glass gives access to most houses, so why would a burglar with a rock limit himself to reaching through a narrow sidelight to open the deadbolt?

Because it can be done quietly.

I remember going to a break-in one Sunday morning with my father (he was a building superintendent). Someone had cut a circular hole about four inches in diameter in a window, opened the window, and stole a bunch of stuff.

The police said the thief probably used a suction cup to hold the cut-out piece of glass so it didn't fall and shatter.

- Jim

I didn't respond to the poll because my garage and house are not attached.

I think it's a good idea to have a deadbolt lock between an attached garage and house. Furthermore, if the door is one of those things made of recycled boxes that you can put your foot through, it should be replaced with a solid door.

Garages are much easier than houses to break into. Frequently the garage door is left open. Then a burglar can lower the door and get into the house at his leisure.

- Jim