Two doors are always better than one.
Securing your front door.
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.
Enough kicks and even a box plate gives way to the laws of physics.
Before buying door security equipment start by measuring your door s thickness height and width to pick the right option for your home.
Some people think that perhaps a dog is better than a security system but that is a separate consideration.
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.
Check all exterior doors.
Reinforce the door and door jamb.
There s usually just an inch or so of wood securing the strike plate into place.
This is where a door reinforcement kit fortifies the ability of a door to.
However remember each door is different.
To improve your front door security put another door in front of your door.
In this video i show you a simple trick to making your home more secure from break ins.
The standard front door is between 30 to 36 inches wide and up to 80 inches tall.
A sturdy screwdriver or small pry bar can quickly bow the doorjamb enough to release the latch.
Even with a box plate installed a persistent burglar can eventually break down the door frame with an onslaught of forceful kicks.