Enough kicks and even a box plate gives way to the laws of physics.
Securing your front door.
Reinforce the door and door jamb.
In this video i show you a simple trick to making your home more secure from break ins.
Two doors are always better than one.
In order to be considered the best way to secure a door they need to actually secure the door on the front end and not just send a message the door s security has failed.
Long throw bolt see buying a deadbolt.
Any exterior door that only has a lock in the doorknob isn t secure.
Security screens are perforated metal barriers that have room for additional locks.
A secure entry starts with a solid door and a grade 1 or grade 2 deadbolt with a solid 1 in.
Check all exterior doors.
To improve your front door security put another door in front of your door.
They are fitted to open out toward the point of ingress so kicking attacks that rely on pushing the door open are less likely to work.
However remember each door is different.
The standard front door is between 30 to 36 inches wide and up to 80 inches tall.
There s usually just an inch or so of wood securing the strike plate into place.
A sturdy screwdriver or small pry bar can quickly bow the doorjamb enough to release the latch.
Before buying door security equipment start by measuring your door s thickness height and width to pick the right option for your home.