Do you have one of those residential security screen doors? The kind with that flimsy screen that is easily punctured and ripped? If you have one of these, chances are you are always having to fix the screen, either getting a screen door replacement or replacing the screen. I like Read more…
Exterior french doors and sliding glass patio doors are the most difficult exterior doors to secure. And it’s easy to see why – on french doors the weak point is where the 2 doors come together, on sliding glass doors the weak point is the standard hook type lock that Read more…
Unfortunately, the best doors for home security aren’t always the most aesthetically pleasing. People like their doors to look inviting by adding glass inserts, sidelights and decorative and stained glass. But the truth is the most secure front doors do not have windows or glass and should not have sidelights, Read more…
I don’t know how many times I have seen these types of locks on “best keyless front door locks” lists or comparing them to an electronic or keypad deadbolt. These are not deadbolts and they do not belong on a front door. These will not increase the security of an Read more…
For additional security some people will recommend or install a chain guard or a sliding bar lock and this is for a few reasons – they’re cheap, easy to install and allow for communication with your visitor. Don’t fall victim to this logic. They’re easily bypassed. If the Read more…
Recently a neighbor’s house was broken into through their back door. As we watched the video from the Ring doorbell, the intruder went to the front door and rang the doorbell, once realizing no one was home, he then went to the back door and busted the door in. Because Read more…
Unfortunately, the best doors for home security aren’t always the most aesthetically pleasing. People like their doors to look inviting by adding glass inserts, sidelights and decorative and stained glass. But the truth is the most secure front doors do not have windows or glass and should not have sidelights, Read more…