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How to Reinforce Door
Years ago, a reporter asked Vince Lombardi, longtime coach of the Green Bay Packers, “Coach, when your team is down by 20 points, what do you do to get them back in the game?” Coach Lombardi said, “I...
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How to Reinforce Door: Security Stud for Hinges
While we are on the matter of doors, you’ll need to scrutinize your hinges. Looking at your door, check if the hinge pins can be seen by you to see, as you are standing outside your house. That means...
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How to Reinforce Door: Security Locks
Incredible as it sounds, many burglaries are to dwellings that were not even locked. The burglar did not have to “break” in. All he had to do was turn the doorknob. In fact, in some cases, he did not...
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How to Reinforce Door: Lock Bumping Protection
Recently there has been lots of buzz on the net about key-bumping to obtain entry into most deadbolt locks undetected. Locksmiths have known this technique for 30 years, but with the net there are now...
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How to Reinforce Doors: Secure a door with a window
A problem has been got by you, if you have got a window in your door. In fact, the rule of thumb is that if you have glass within 40″ of your thumb-turn, you have got to do something. Here’s why. All...
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How to Reinforce Doors: Choosing a Double-Cylinder Deadbolt
Some people will install a double-cylinder deadbolt if there is glass within 40″ of the lock. A double – cylinder deadbolt has a key slot on the interior and a key slot on the exterior, instead of a...
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How to reinforce door: The Door Club
If you need to add some additional security protection to your doors consider installing the “Door Club.” This is made by Winner International, the same business that makes the “Club” anti-theft device...
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How to Reinforce Door: Alternatives to Security Chain
Does your door have a security chain? You know, one of those little chains that you can latch and open your door a couple inches, presumably to look out the open crack and still be theoretically safe?...
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How to reinforce door: The Buddybar Door Jammer
There are several options for adding additional security to your doors. One is by making use of a door jammer. Like you might see on an old western film this works on the same principal as jamming a...
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How to reinforce door: GE 50246 Smart Home Door Stop Alarm
Another option is the GE 50246 Smart Home Door Stop Alarm. Weighing just four ounces, it looks like a conventional door stop, but this one has a built-in 120 decibel alarm. This not only helps keep...
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