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Door Barricade Devices – Reinforce a Door to Stop it from Being Kicked In Standard home locks won’t make your door 100% safe from a would-be intruder. Home builders are looking to build the least costly homes possible, and they trim expenses everywhere, including your home’s security. Your door is likely held to the framing with only 3/8 to 1/2 inch screws (see our article, How to Reinforce a Door), and your lock’s strikes plates Read More

Why Erase a Garage Door Opener’s Memory? If you’ve bought a home, clearing out the garage door remote is one of the most important things you can do for ensure the home is safe. Erasing the garage door openers memory will remove all active remotes from the system. It will also remove all cars from the system that have been programmed to open the garage. This will ensure that any “lost” remotes or vehicles will Read More

[DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS] Types of Drawer Locks We get calls all the time asking how to secure things like desk drawers, garage cabinets and other small cabinet spaces. In most situations, these aren’t needing to be anything robust, just something to keep honest people honest or maybe little kids away from where they ought not be prying. So the drawer locking solutions can run from the basic to the more advanced when security is indeed the primary Read More

How to Secure Your Home Windows Against Break-ins Protect Windows from Burglars Adequate home security involves more than just your doors. While most break-ins occur through front, back, and garage entry ways, nearly a quarter of break-ins occur through windows. Most window lock systems, especially on older homes, were designed to protect against the elements of the outdoors–not an intruder–so improving the security of your windows is important. Despite the very basic fact that windows Read More

How to Replace an Existing Door Lock Replacing a door lock is a simple process that most homeowners can readily handle. This helpful guide will make sure you’ve done it right. If you are looking for directions to fresh install a lock (that is, drill the holes because no lock is already on the door), visit our “How to Install a Deadbolt – Door Preparation for New Lock Installation.” Replacing a door lock can be Read More