Suppose a burglar tried to break into your home and in the bargain smashed a glass window. If the break-in was unsuccessful it would of course be a relief for you. But you definitely need to get the window fixed and perhaps reinforced too. You could get all the windows reinforced to keep intruders at bay. This comes at a cost that might not bode well with the month’s budget. What will you do then as you have to get the repair and reinforcement work done soon.
