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all right let's talk about something
super important your entry door you know
the one thing standing between your cozy
living room and the outside world it's
kind of like the unsung hero of your
home security and trust me you don't
want to leave it weak and vulnerable so
today let's break down how you can
reinforce and burglarproof your entry
door like a
pro now first things first what kind of
door do you even have if it's one of
those core ones let me just say it
you're in trouble those things are
basically an invitation for intruders
you need to upgrade to a solid core door
whether it's solid wood metal or
fiberglass it's got to be sturdy
personally I go for steel it's tough
weather resistant and doesn't give up
easily fiberglass also a solid choice
plus it looks good too but those Hollow
doors yeah not the kind of thing you
want to rely
on next up the lock oh you've got a
regular lock let me tell you that's not
enough you need a deadbolt and not just
any deadbolt but a grade one or grade 2
one these bad boys are designed for
security and here's a tip make sure the
bolt is at least 1 in long so it
actually digs into the frame if your
door has glass panels go for a double
cylinder dead bolt that way even if
someone breaks the glass they're not
unlocking the door from the inside
clever
right but let's not stop at the door
itself what about the frame the frame is
actually a weak spot most people
Overlook you want to reinforce it with a
solid strike plate or even a strike box
and here's the trick ditch those tiny
little screws that come with the strike
plate use 3-in screws instead why
because they reach all the way into the
studs in your wall it's like giving your
door frame a
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backbone oh and speaking of
reinforcements let's talk about door
reinforcement plates ever heard of those
they're like AR armor for your door
protecting the area around the locks if
someone tries to kick your door in well
good luck to them because that Plate's
not going to
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budge now for those of you who really
want to feel safe you might want to
invest in a security bar or door brace
you just place it under the door knob or
fix it to the floor and boom your door
isn't going anywhere it's such a simple
thing but it makes a huge difference and
the best part these things are portable
so even if you're renting you're good to
go but let me ask you this when's the
last time you looked at your door hinges
I mean really looked at them if the
screws are short swap them out for 3-in
ones and here's a pro tip use security
pins or non- removable screws this way
no one can just pop the door off the
hinges and Walts right in sounds like a
no-brainer
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right and hey what about seeing who's at
the door before you open it peep holes
aren't just for movies you know know a
wide angle peole is a game Cher you'll
know exactly who's knocking before you
even touch the handle better yet go for
a smart peephole one that streams to
your phone now that's living in the
future now let's address the elephant in
the room glass panels look I get it
they're pretty and let in a lot of light
but they're also a security risk so
here's what you do get some shatter
resistant film or security glazing it
makes the glass way harder to break and
if you want to go all out add some
decorative security bars they look great
and keep Intruders out double win
right and for the techsavvy folks out
there smart locks are where it's at
imagine unlocking your door with your
phone or a keypad instead of a key
pretty slick huh plus you can monitor
who's coming and going so no one sneaks
in un noticed add a door sensor alarm
while you're at it and you'll be alerted
the second someone tries to mess with
your door now let's shed some light on
the situation literally outdoor lighting
is your best friend here install motion
activated lights near your entryway it's
like having a spotlight on anyone who
gets too close nobody likes to be the
star of a security show especially not a
burglar and speaking of surveillance
let's talk cameras a doorbell camera or
a security cam is a must these days go
for one with night vision and real time
alerts to your phone trust me the peace
of mind is worth every penny finally
consider consider adding a storm door
it's not just for weather protection
it's like an extra layer of security
pick one with a solid locking mechanism
and it's going to be a whole lot harder
for someone to even get to your main
door so there you have it from upgrading
your door to adding reinforcements locks
and even tech gadgets there are so many
ways to make your entry door nearly
impenetrable it's all about layers
layering up your security so no one even
thinks about breaking in because
honestly isn't your peace of mind worth
it