5. Ensure That Which Is Outside Stays Outside
Once you've decided on your base of operations you'll need to ensure that all windows and doors are up to standard. Zombies are hardly the strongest buggers on their own but en masse they can do some serious damage. Single glazing wont be much help, nor will it keep your gas bill down in the winter. You need strong windows (or reinforced ones) and ideally UPVC doors with barrel locks. No Zombie will be able to bash it's ay through one of those - unless it's Nemesis from Resident Evil. If you have curtains or blinds keep them closed. You can keep yourself safe by not drawing attention to yourself. You could also board windows and doors up for extra protection but remember you also may have to get out in a hurry so don't build your own tomb. Upstairs windows aren't such a big deal. Zombies have not yet learned to fly so they won't be coming in through bedroom windows just yet. We would suggest keeping a large stock of heavy items (rocks, ornaments etc) upstairs so that you can drop them onto the head of any passing 'Walkers'. Then, when the coast is clear you can retrieve the item for reuse. This is another great way to minimise close contact.