Secure Your Door

In this video i show you a simple trick to making your home more secure from break ins.

Secure your door. Just like keeping this door locked this will ensure that the garage is your home s first line of defense but not the last. Making your doors burglarproof is an important part of improving your home security. Place a wooden or metal dowel in the track no more than 1 4 less than the track length to prevent forced entry. If you have a sliding door use keyed locks to secure it.

Protect your sliding doors. Secure the door hinges if the door swings out and are exposed. And consider installing curtains so lurkers cannot see inside easily. 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.

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. Setscrew in the hinge fast riveted crimped pins and safety studs. Understand that security comes from the deadbolt and not the door handle even if it has a keyed lock. Make sure your doors have deadbolt locks and cylinder guards which provide an extra layer of security.

If an experienced burglar notices a door swings outward he may resort to attacking at the door s achille s heel. Make sure your sliding doors are made from reinforced glass or plastic like polycarbonate and not thin easy to break glass.