When you find yourself locked out of your home or office, it can be quite frustrating and stressful. At times like this, knowing how to open a jammed door lock from the outside can save you time and money. In this blog post, we’ll explore different methods for unlocking a jammed door lock from the…
If you have already got yourself one of the most secure exterior doors, your next step towards burglar-proofing your home should be securing your windows. Security bars (aka Burglar bars) are an effective way to deter and prevent an intruder from breaking in through a window. What are Security Bars? Security bars are also known…
In this article we’ll address two main points: Best garage doors for security Garage door security weaknesses and how to address them According to TheZebra Statistics, three break-ins occur every minute in the US. That makes a total of 2.5 million break-ins every year. Plus, half of these break-ins occur in homes. According to the…
UPVC doors have become the norm for modern houses, seen as more secure and durable than regular, wooden doors. Whether your UPVC door is a new installment or you are trying to improve your home security, the following tips will come in handy. How to Secure a UPVC Door 1. Install a metal mesh on…
A regular door and lock will do nothing against a determined burglar. All it takes is a forceful kick and they’re in. Just check out this video for proof (0:15-0:22): However, this doesn’t mean that you have to spend hundreds of dollars to bolster your frail door’s defenses. It can be done for just a…
Let’s face it, security cameras are everywhere, and for a darn good reason! Monitoring the entrance points, primarily external doors and ground-floor windows of your home or business place will make most criminals flee in terror. Those that are more brave and foolish will succumb to identification, motion sensors and a quick alert on your…
Security cameras are an essential piece of technology for keeping a home, store or an office safe. And while price is often reflective of the quality of a security camera, that’s not always the case. There are many models nowadays that are dirt cheap but provide very good video quality and extra features like motion…
Monitoring the entrance points of your home or office (doors and windows) is one of the best things you can do for improving overall security. But you might be wondering if it’s better to use a doorbell or a traditional security camera to get the job done. In this article we’ll analyze the 5 main…
We’ve explained in previous articles how to secure french doors and how to secure sliding doors. But if you’re choosing between the two to install on your patio for example, which one is safer? Here are the main security differences to consider: 1. The way they open and close French doors open inwardly or outwardly….
In this article I’ll show you how to lock a sliding barn door from the outside and from the inside. Locking a sliding barn door from the outside is definitely trickier, but there are a few options available. To lock it from the inside is much easier. But in some situations your only option might…
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