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New Deadbolt Secures Homes Against Holiday Burglaries
 A new deadbolt from Master Lock is designed to prevent an intruder from entering the house, even if they have a key, and can provide an added measure of protection during the upcoming holiday season when burglaries are at their peak.
Master Lock Company LLC is an operating unit of Fortune Brands, which is a leading consumer brands company and a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — The Supplier 100 of NAHB.
Nearly 400,000 burglaries occur in the U.S. from November through December, according to the FBI. The National Crime Prevention Council recommends that home owners take extra precautions to protect their homes during the holidays.
According to Master Lock, the most important step to prevent a home invasion is to make sure that your home is securely locked, even when you are at home. In two-thirds of successful burglaries, the burglar entered through unlocked or improperly locked doors or windows, according to the Home Safety Council.
Master Lock’s NightWatch Deadbolt features a patent-pending locking mechanism that blocks out all keys when it is engaged. To activate the mechanism, home owners simply lock the deadbolt as usual, and then depress a safety button and pull the deadbolt lever towards them.
The NightWatch deadbolt fits all doors, replaces any brand of deadbolt and can be installed in about 15 minutes with just a Phillips screwdriver.
According to a study conducted by Customer Profiles, Ltd. and Master Lock, a majority (64%) of American home owners allow their keys to wander, potentially leaving them in the wrong hands. The NightWatch deadbolt ensures that workmen, cleaning staff, baby sitters and others who may have had access to a house key will not be able to enter the home.
When away from the home, owners can engage the NightWatch deadbolt on entry doors and then exit through the garage, locking the garage vehicle door. The deadbolt also cannot be picked while it is engaged.
Other security tips from Master Lock:
- Keep elaborate holiday decorations and gifts out of public display.
- Don’t leave empty gift boxes from your new computer, flat-screen TV or DVD player on the curb. Break down the boxes and place them in large garbage bags to conceal the items, or take the boxes to a recycling center.
- When traveling, make sure to have neighbors pick up the mail, newspapers or advertising flyers. Instead of leaving the lights on, use an automatic light timer. And never say you’re not home on outgoing telephone answering machine or voicemail messages.
- Make sure all doors and windows are tightly locked, every time you leave the house and when you are at home.
This feature is solely for educational and informational purposes. Nothing on this page should be construed as policy, an endorsement, warranty or guaranty by the National Association of Home Builders of the featured product or the product manufacturer. The National Association of Home Builders expressly disclaims any responsibility for any damages arising from the use, application or reliance on any information contained on this page.
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