Secure Your Door

Secure the door hinges if the door swings out and are exposed.

Secure your door.

In this video i show you a simple trick to making your home more secure from break ins. Make sure your doors have deadbolt locks and cylinder guards which provide an extra layer of security. And consider installing curtains so lurkers cannot see inside easily. Just like keeping this door locked this will ensure that the garage is your home s first line of defense but not the last.

Secure your interior door against break ins. Protect your sliding doors. If the door opens inward toward your house consider installing a security device like door devil or armor concept s door armor that will prevent a door from being kicked in. Setscrew in the hinge fast riveted crimped pins and safety studs.

As long as you are choosing from trusted door lock brands and choosing one of their high security products you will be on the right path to secure your door. Understand that security comes from the deadbolt and not the door handle even if it has a keyed lock. It is the best way to secure a door against surreptitious and covert entry methods. If you have a sliding door use keyed locks to secure it.

Make sure your sliding doors are made from reinforced glass or plastic like polycarbonate and not thin easy to break glass. There are three methods to improve security at this vulnerable point.