Short answer: Strong locks are the foundation of home security. These fundamentals help you protect every entry point.
Strong locks are the foundation of home security. These fundamentals help you protect every entry point.
Every exterior door should have a quality deadbolt, ideally ANSI Grade 1 or 2, paired with a reinforced strike plate and long screws into the framing. The lock, the door, and the frame all have to be strong, since a weak point anywhere invites forced entry. Solid-core or metal doors resist kicks better than hollow ones.
Know who holds working keys and rekey after moving in or losing one. Consider a restricted key system if you need to prevent unauthorized copies. Key control is often overlooked, yet it determines whether your good locks actually keep the wrong people out.
Back doors, side doors, sliding doors, and garage entries are common weak spots. Add secondary locks or bars to sliding doors and secure the garage-to-house door like any exterior door. Intruders look for the easiest way in, so harden every access point, not just the front.
Every exterior door should have a quality deadbolt, ideally ANSI Grade 1 or 2, paired with a reinforced strike plate and long screws into the framing. The lock, the door, and the frame all have to be strong, since a weak point anywhere invites forced entry. Solid-core or metal doors resist kicks better than hollow ones.
Know who holds working keys and rekey after moving in or losing one. Consider a restricted key system if you need to prevent unauthorized copies. Key control is often overlooked, yet it determines whether your good locks actually keep the wrong people out.
Back doors, side doors, sliding doors, and garage entries are common weak spots. Add secondary locks or bars to sliding doors and secure the garage-to-house door like any exterior door. Intruders look for the easiest way in, so harden every access point, not just the front.
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