Burglar-Proof Your Doors

By ETO Doors

A home break in can feel violating, but it’s very preventable. There are measures you can take to burglar proof your home, starting with the front door. Since many home break-ins are perpetrated by people who know the owners, start with simple tactics like black out curtains in the windows. This helps shield the interior from curious eyes. Then you can move onto the door, using these tips to keep unwanted guests out.

Replace the Strike Plate

The strike plate is used to secure the latch of the door, but its not typically strong enough to resist someone kicking the door with full force. Purchase a box-strike model with long screws that can anchor better to the door jamb.

Reinforce the Door

There are several kits you can buy from your local hardware store that can help reinforce the door jamb. A reinforcement kit helps keep the strike box in place, even under a barrage of forceful kicks. You essentially add a layer of steel to the door when you install a reinforcement kit. If the hinges are on the outside, which is the case with doors that swing outward, take care to cover up the bolts. Someone could tap the bolt out of the hinge and literally lift the door from its frame.

Replace Hollow Core Doors

If your door has a hollowed out core, someone could just kick their way through the door too. A heavy duty wooden door will hold up against solid kicks to the frame. Try a pine door if you need to get something sturdy on a budget. Steel doors are also affordable, and they are easy to paint to match the colors of your home.

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