4 Home Security Hacks to Reinforce Your Front Door

Replace (or Get) a Deadbolt

The strongest defense you have against intruders is definitely a deadbolt lock. If your front door doesn’t currently have one—or it’s over seven years old—it’s worth installing a new one. Purchase a new bolt from a reliable hardware store, then unscrew the old one, clean and size the deadbolt hole, and attach the new piece. Be sure to hand-drive the screws so the wood doesn’t splinter.