When many people think of do it yourself home security, they assume that performing any kind of home protection upgrade on their home will be complicated and frustrating. The truth is that following a home security how to does not have to be complicated. So, if you are interested in making some inexpensive and relatively simple home security upgrades to your home, it’s important that you know where to start. One of the most commonly overlooked home security issues is the condition of door jams, locking mechanisms and window locks. Many people will move into older homes and never even think about how old and weak the doors and windows might be.
In case you think that the locks on your doors and windows could use and upgrade, there are some easy things you can do to increase your level of protection against a home invasion. One of the best home security how to projects to complete on your own, is to install a deadbolt on your front door. Many people are satisfied with locking their doors via the door knob handle. What these people don’t realize is that the most common ways for thieves to enter a home is by kicking in the door.
Following this home security how to – to install a deadbolt is a great first step toward making your home as safe as possible. The first thing you need to do is to visit your local hardware store or home improvement store and pick out a new door lock kit. These kits will usually come with all of the necessary screws you’ll need to get the job done. Take note of the ***** length. The screws that you use on the door strike plate should be long. The longer the better. Once you’ve returned home with your new deadbolt, it’s time to examine the door frame. If the wood is splintered or rotten, you might want to consider replacing it, because it does no good to attach a strong lock onto a weak door frame.
Once your door frame is in order, you should gather all of the necessary tools to complete the job. The tools that you’ll need will most likely be listed on the dead bolt packaging, but will most commonly include a drill, a hole saw, a hammer, a chisel and a screwdriver. Now it’s finally time to begin attaching the new door hardware to the door frame. The next steps include drilling a hole in the door and installing the latch to the door frame.
As long as you can follow a few simple directions that come with your new deadbolt lock, you should be fine. Updating your home security doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact there are quite a few ways to improve your level of protection against break-ins that don’t require a lot of money or know how to complete.
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