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Here Are Some Simple Ways to Secure the Miscellaneous Doors on Your Home
Every first-time homeowner needs to know these simple hacks.
When we think about securing our homes and the doors to our homes, we tend to just think of our front doors. But, upon further review, depending on your house, the size and the design, we may be overlooking some of the other and potential soft spots on the security of our home. For the homeowner that wants to learn how to secure the different types of exterior doors that might be on their house, this article is for you.
Recently, we wrote about simple ways to secure the common exterior doors typically found on a home. A prime example would be your front door or a side door.
But what if you have a double door or what is sometimes called a French Style door? These simple tips below should help.
· As with a single door, reinforce the frame with long screws into the subframe.
· Have you upgraded the flush bots or rim slide bolts?
· Install a security strike plate.
