You think you're safe? Think again... Do you know that for most home entry doors only about 1/2 inch of wood needs to be broken for a burglar to get in your home? That's right. Just a good hit near the deadbolt and voila! (Photo 1)
This is the easiest and quickest way for a burglar to enter your home. What should you do?
Here are two inexpensive suggestions. Number one; Reinforce the door jam. As shown in photo 2, the original two plates were replaced by the one piece plate which is anchored with six 4 inch wood screws to the wall stud.
Number two; Reinforce the door itself by adding a U-shaped piece of metal around the dead bolt. (Photo 3)
The parts are available at home improvement stores. These improvements are not indestructible but it will certainly take a very heavy hit to break in.
This is the easiest and quickest way for a burglar to enter your home. What should you do?
Here are two inexpensive suggestions. Number one; Reinforce the door jam. As shown in photo 2, the original two plates were replaced by the one piece plate which is anchored with six 4 inch wood screws to the wall stud.
Number two; Reinforce the door itself by adding a U-shaped piece of metal around the dead bolt. (Photo 3)
The parts are available at home improvement stores. These improvements are not indestructible but it will certainly take a very heavy hit to break in.
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