This was the video I've been waiting for! My front door has too much glass for my piece of mind. I do rent so changing the door wasn't an option. The Door Security Bar Barricade by Doorricade looks like a really good option to at least slow the intruder down. Thank you
Couple it with the brace under the door knobs. I had a town house someone tried to kick in the door rigorously!!!! Bent the door so severely it would not open!! They were drunk at the wrong house.
@@scotth6814yep! I have oval on the top half of the door. So I have a full sterl.door that looks like a decorative wood wall but slides across bolted on all 4 sides into a metal frame around the door into concrete and metal rafters
I agree with whom ever wrote: break glass and reach in to undo these safety measures. I think I have to put bars on this silly door which is half glass.
I've been a locksmith for 47 years the fire department and the police department are using battering rams on the hand side of the door the hinges only have half inch screws if you really want to secure your door all your ideas are good but you do need to work on your hinges and I have been doing a lot of that for customers even 3 in screws in the hinges
THANK YOU! I just checked mine and they were all missing 1 screw! There also like 1 1/2"! I just ordered 3 inch hinge screws that looked heavy duty from Amazon and they will be here tomorrow. Thanks again!!
We’ve used the 2-way deadbolt key for years. We hang the key on a hook on the wall wear it can be easily reached from the inside, usually in a corner well away from any windows. We taught our kids how to use it, by practicing with them in the dark and then blindfolded. When we went on vacation, we put the (labeled) keys in our car. If anyone broke in, they couldn’t haul our stuff out a door! We never had to use them but it’s great peace of mind.😊
Thank you so much for taking the time to educate us on how we can protect our home and ourselves. I live in a retirement community and my husband thinks I'm nuts when I put your advice into action in my home. I love the sense of security your advice offers me. Keep up the good work! We all appreciate your efforts to keep us safe.
I have used Nightlock for exterior French doors like the setup in your video. It gave me some peace of mind for the weakest entry point into the home. I have also used 2x4 wood to create the same setup like the metal bar at the end for exterior garage entry doors.
My two cents, Replace all the inferior screws in most front doors/back doors with 3.5" screws in all the holes of the hardware for the door frame and hinges. Use a bump proof lock and at the least like a Schlage "B" series from a real locksmith shop. Amazon and big box stores get inferior versions of locks including Schlage. Try higher end Schlage, Bilok or Multi-T. You can even ask the locksmith to make some changes to the pins(if the lock has pins) btw... Medeco are overated junk which is why they are so big in NYC(marketing). Use a Haven Mech door wedge if you want even better door security for a price. Finally, many municipalities forbid two sided key deadbolts due to fire, emergency issues. A simple call to your local fire dept, police and/or city permit office will give you the answer.
Honestly for the double sided deadbolt I would just say don't do it, the cons outweigh the pros imo. Maybe people could install plates around the deadbolt so that if someone smashes the window they can't actually get to it or something like that.
@10:13 - For the bar I would recommend installing it under the door knob, cause it'll cause them to try to jump over the bar or remove the bar before getting into the house.
The only flaw with the nightlock, is that I saw a video where they took a thin strip of flashing, put it through the bottom weatherstrip and slid the block off to one side. I would think a pin to eliminate that possibility is something to think about.
Great video overall, but I think you missed a few of the top and easiest suggestions. First being reinforcing your strike plates with 3 or 3 1/2 hardened screws that you can get for a few dollars. The reason that kicking in a door is so easy is that the strike plate is usually about a half inch and your frame doesn’t start until another half inch to and inch later. Screws on strike plates are generally LESS than 1 inch long. Sometimes maybe 2 inches if you lucked out. Getting those screws into the frame gets you into a solid block of wood. This is where kicking in a door generally breaks said door. Doing the same with your hinge plate screws is also a good idea. Basically taking 10 screws that you get from your local store for $3 or so and replacing the ones currently installed is super easy and will take you just a few minutes. If you’ve ever kicked in a door, you know just how easy it can be. Going from 3 kicks to 10-20 to break open your door is a great benefit because it gives you time and the intruder pain. Making that much noise for so long will make him think twice. The second one should always be an upgraded strike plate. Look at your strike plates. They’re usually secured with 2 screws (those sun 1 inch screws I mentioned) and they’re thin and tiny. You can get a whole door strike plate which is added with 10-15 screws but I think that’s overkill since it costs about $80. Instead you can get a larger strike plate held with 4-6 screws that disperses force over a larger area. So now instead of having 2 3-inch hardened screws you have 4 or 6 3-inch hardened screws tying your door to your door frame. Again, the total for this so far would be 30 minutes of your time and maybe about $10-$20 for a door that won’t go anywhere. One other one that I THINK may be on your thumbnail is the defender (or other brand) lock reinforcement which is a tiny little barrier that can be added for about $10-15 and is much easier than any bar going across the door and I’d argue about as secure. Making sure it’s at least 6 and better yet 12 inches above where your deadbolt is should be the best way to get added security since that force is spread out. Overall great video, but definitely start with the hardware upgrades first.
If you have a room or bathroom door that is perpendicular to the front door at a close proximity (less than 7 ft), you can jam a 4x4 lumber on the front door where it swing inwards against the far side of the opening room door.
In a previous house we had a door with a window and used a double keyed deadbolt. I hung a key on the interior door frame out of sight and on a long enough tether to reach the lock. No looking for keys in an emergency!
I use the double key deadbolt. For Fire and Emergency Safety. Measure the distance from the closest place that you can hook the key out of view or reach from the window. Measure a string and Tie it to the Key. At night I lock the door, pull the key and let it hang out of sight / reach. If there is an emergency and you need to get out, the key is right there. If you fumble and drop the key, it won't bounce away, it will be easy to try again. If an untrustworthy family member, stranger or unfamiliar service person comes to my apartment, I remove the key, and put it back after they leave.
Using 3 inch screws doesn't help if your not drilling into the main frame of the house, most door frames the main frame is offset and not located behind the door latch, you get to the main frame your need to put the screws in on a angle
My solution for the keyed deadbolt is we have two locks . My Weiser handle has a lock with a thumb opener inside for night use. When we leave we lock both locks, keys can be same.
I installed a full metal door that slides across the exterior doors. It looks like a wood wall but covers the french doors with glass completely and bolts into the concrete slab and the rafters locks on the sides as well. Windows are covered by a sheet of steel that slides out of thecwalls on yhe sides like a pocket door. Bolts and locks all 4 sides.I am making exterior walls bullet proof.
I personally like the door guard the most. It's also good if a stranger is at the door it can only open a little and the lock is smart for added security.
The Nightlock installation for the floor seems to be a great option for double doors. Just wondering how it will perform if installed on a tiled entry floor. Any suggestions? Thank you for this video!
Thank you so much for the love and support! Honestly I do not know the results when installed on top of tile, but it should work just as well in my honest option. Will will just need to use the correct drill bit and hardware to install. 🙏🏽😊
It works great in tile / cement floors. If I remember correctly, it comes with masonry screws as well, but it's been a while since we've installed them on our exterior doors.
A thumb turn deadbolt with flat exterior plate placed above and below the original deadbolt would give you three points of locking stability and may even qualify as a “diy version” of a security door.
The door bar might not be a good idea if you have glass on your door as you can just break the glass etc. Or it can be a deterrent if you can see it through the glass.
You have great ideas & fixes- i just need someone as bright as you to do vids on mobile homes & RVs where the stupid doors open OUT😱😩 great vids/ new subscriber for when i get a normal house w/ a normal door lol
These are all well and good but how affective are these when your actually not home. I cant latch, bolt put the bar on when i am actually leaving the house unattended. ????
I was wondering if you could do a video on how to secure your front door when you're away from your home. I have a deadbolt but a master key could easily open it up, so do you have any ideas? I always have fear that somebody is inside my home because they were able to get through the front door without me being home
May have been mentioned in another comment but in most places you are not allowed to install a 2 way key deadbolt instead of a one way. This is because its a fure hazard. An inspector would tell you it would need to be replaced
I would love to see more items for doors that open outwards. I have a metal door that is styrofoam (?) Inside and will not hold any chain locks, etc. It opens outwards, so I need some ideas besides doorknob or deadbolt.
All will work well but I would never drill into my hardwood floor so that one is a no go. Now you need to make a video for intruders using windows for entry.
thank you. consider a method for keeping propane tank and supply line to the house from being damaged and or messed with. My house mate is armed but not always watching, I will be putting up more structural defense of the exterior of my home.
If someone WANTS to get in they will, but we want to make it as difficult as possible. I’ve always said if someone is going to burglarize my home, they’re going to have to earn it. We don’t even have anything to steal really lol.
double key deadbolts are fine if you have a corner that is non visible and reachable from outside to keep an emergency key on, maybe even put a glow in the dark tag on it so in case of emergency you can get out. unless someone has been inside, knows where it is, and how to obtain it from outside (with a hanger through a broken window or something) its relatively secure, while still leaving people inside with a way to get out in an emergency.
If installing the double-keyed deadbolts, I would suggest leaving a key in the cylinder on the inside when the house is occupied, but removing it & hiding it out of sight when no one is inside. No fumbling for a key in an emergency, but if a burglar breaks into the unoccupied house through a window, they are likely forced to exit that same window. It seems like burglars prefer breaking open a door, rather than a window. Makes a quick escape easier, and also easier for them if they are stealing any bulky items.
I'm happy to people trying to mitigate the evacuation risks with a double lock door. I think the best idea is to just keep the key in the cylinder when home and only take it out when the house is unoccupied.
@@g0989 your idea is the best one imo. People should really find a balance between fire/evacuation saftey as well as intruder saftey. There is a reason municipalitys and schools put a stronger emphasis on evacuation than lockdown saftey.
An even simpler door lock. This is just a vertical deadbolt. 1. A 15mm diameter hard aluminum or bronze shaft 17cm long with one end chamfered to a round profile to prevent fishing and it would be non-magnetic. I would get two to have a back up if a child thinks it's a toy and takes it out to play with. The fix for that would be deeper hole and a chain attaching the pin to the bottom of the hole. 2. A smooth bore tube 15.5 to 16 mm ID, 17-18 CM long, and counter sink one end a little to help inserting the shaft. 3. Drill a hole into the floor deep enough so you can sink the tube in far enough and so that the door easily passes over it. Flush would be ok. It should be situated at least 6-10 cm from the bottom corner of the opening edge, just far enough inside the door so that when the shaft is dropped in the tube it is as close to flush or lower as possible to the bottom of the door. If you have a contoured wood door, this would be directly in front of the thicker part of the contour close to the open edge. The aim is to have the resistance at a strong part of the door bur far enough from the leading edge to prevent snapping off that corner of the door Now, you have a metal rod in a deeply recessed tube that should provide about 6-7cm of contact with the door which will be harder to bend or dislodge than it will be to utterly destroy the door. It needs to be at least 6cm of contact length to prevent the burglar from forcing the door over the pin. I have a metal door so a burglar would have to batter and twist the door of its hinges (don't forget the 3" screws). and would take a lot of time and effort and make a lot of noise. If your door is wood, it would still take a great deal of effort to shatter the door enough to get in past it.
What about if your travelling and leaving your home for a year, how do you protect your doors (from the outside) from burglers breaking in? Also it needs to be simple so that you don't accidentally lock yourself out of your home if you forget the keys, password, etc. After a long time away from home
I've been burglarized repeatedly over the years they are getting in somehow with some kind of a key and when they leave they're locking all the locks! how are they doing that???
Can someone tell me how do i keep the stick from being so wobbly? I place the pins inside, its not secured. The part that goes under the door is under there firm, then it drops a little.
I already have the wedge,loud noise when tripped,very useful. Living in UK,be careful about using the bar as a weapon to defend yourself and family. Our police are so useless now they would most likely arrest you for assault. Otherwise,excellent devices!
This was the video I've been waiting for! My front door has too much glass for my piece of mind. I do rent so changing the door wasn't an option. The Door Security Bar Barricade by Doorricade looks like a really good option to at least slow the intruder down. Thank you
Thank you! I’m glad I was able to help! 🙏🏽😊
If they smash the glass, they can reach inside & remove most of these products.
Couple it with the brace under the door knobs. I had a town house someone tried to kick in the door rigorously!!!! Bent the door so severely it would not open!! They were drunk at the wrong house.
@@scotth6814yep! I have oval on the top half of the door. So I have a full sterl.door that looks like a decorative wood wall but slides across bolted on all 4 sides into a metal frame around the door into concrete and metal rafters
I agree with whom ever wrote: break glass and reach in to undo these safety measures. I think I have to put bars on this silly door which is half glass.
I've been a locksmith for 47 years the fire department and the police department are using battering rams on the hand side of the door the hinges only have half inch screws if you really want to secure your door all your ideas are good but you do need to work on your hinges and I have been doing a lot of that for customers even 3 in screws in the hinges
THANK YOU! I just checked mine and they were all missing 1 screw! There also like 1 1/2"! I just ordered 3 inch hinge screws that looked heavy duty from Amazon and they will be here tomorrow. Thanks again!!
Exactly. This guy is burglar proofing cardboard doors and frames.
I have a double front door. How can I secure this from the inside ?
I just got the master lock foldable security rod for my door today. I'm glad I purchased it. It's an affordable and easy option for everyone.
I enjoyed the following door security items; Door Guard, Foldable Security bar, door barricade and night lock.
We’ve used the 2-way deadbolt key for years. We hang the key on a hook on the wall wear it can be easily reached from the inside, usually in a corner well away from any windows. We taught our kids how to use it, by practicing with them in the dark and then blindfolded. When we went on vacation, we put the (labeled) keys in our car. If anyone broke in, they couldn’t haul our stuff out a door! We never had to use them but it’s great peace of mind.😊
Poor kids.
And then somebody break in from another side of the house and you cannot get out.
Your presentation of all these locks are so helpful!!! Thank you!!!!
Thanks. Good info. It's a sad, sad world we live in today. Hell is filling up pretty fast.
Thank you Marilyn! Yes crime is at rise and we need to be proactive and be prepared at any time! 🙏🏽😊
Thanks to the Bidet administration and numbskulls that voted them in.
Thank you so much for taking the time to educate us on how we can protect our home and ourselves. I live in a retirement community and my husband thinks I'm nuts when I put your advice into action in my home. I love the sense of security your advice offers me. Keep up the good work! We all appreciate your efforts to keep us safe.
This was great please do a video for sliding patio doors and windows!
Thank you so much Sonnet! I will do this one next security video. Please stay tuned! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽
Love that master lock foldable! We use it all the time when we travel! Fits perfect inside our suitcase! Love your videos Mahal!
How do you get the stick to lock in place? It's wobbly even with the pins inside.
I like the spring loaded door lock on your door that you did not mention. Great for toddlers.
Thank you! Yes I agree! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽
I have used Nightlock for exterior French doors like the setup in your video. It gave me some peace of mind for the weakest entry point into the home. I have also used 2x4 wood to create the same setup like the metal bar at the end for exterior garage entry doors.
My two cents, Replace all the inferior screws in most front doors/back doors with 3.5" screws in all the holes of the hardware for the door frame and hinges. Use a bump proof lock and at the least like a Schlage "B" series from a real locksmith shop. Amazon and big box stores get inferior versions of locks including Schlage. Try higher end Schlage, Bilok or Multi-T. You can even ask the locksmith to make some changes to the pins(if the lock has pins) btw... Medeco are overated junk which is why they are so big in NYC(marketing).
Use a Haven Mech door wedge if you want even better door security for a price.
Finally, many municipalities forbid two sided key deadbolts due to fire, emergency issues. A simple call to your local fire dept, police and/or city permit office will give you the answer.
Honestly for the double sided deadbolt I would just say don't do it, the cons outweigh the pros imo. Maybe people could install plates around the deadbolt so that if someone smashes the window they can't actually get to it or something like that.
@10:13 - For the bar I would recommend installing it under the door knob, cause it'll cause them to try to jump over the bar or remove the bar before getting into the house.
I love your videos! You're a great teacher and the information is invaluable! 🙏🏻 Please make more security videos.
QUESTION: ARE STEEL DOORS BETTER TO HAVE THEN WOODEN ONES? THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO, FANTASTIC.
Great info, right to the point and examples done. Why can't everyone make their videos like this!
The only flaw with the nightlock, is that I saw a video where they took a thin strip of flashing, put it through the bottom weatherstrip and slid the block off to one side. I would think a pin to eliminate that possibility is something to think about.
So glad your site popped up on RUclips. Great tips. Thank you.
Excellent job of explaining everything
Great video overall, but I think you missed a few of the top and easiest suggestions.
First being reinforcing your strike plates with 3 or 3 1/2 hardened screws that you can get for a few dollars. The reason that kicking in a door is so easy is that the strike plate is usually about a half inch and your frame doesn’t start until another half inch to and inch later. Screws on strike plates are generally LESS than 1 inch long. Sometimes maybe 2 inches if you lucked out. Getting those screws into the frame gets you into a solid block of wood. This is where kicking in a door generally breaks said door. Doing the same with your hinge plate screws is also a good idea. Basically taking 10 screws that you get from your local store for $3 or so and replacing the ones currently installed is super easy and will take you just a few minutes.
If you’ve ever kicked in a door, you know just how easy it can be. Going from 3 kicks to 10-20 to break open your door is a great benefit because it gives you time and the intruder pain. Making that much noise for so long will make him think twice.
The second one should always be an upgraded strike plate. Look at your strike plates. They’re usually secured with 2 screws (those sun 1 inch screws I mentioned) and they’re thin and tiny. You can get a whole door strike plate which is added with 10-15 screws but I think that’s overkill since it costs about $80. Instead you can get a larger strike plate held with 4-6 screws that disperses force over a larger area. So now instead of having 2 3-inch hardened screws you have 4 or 6 3-inch hardened screws tying your door to your door frame. Again, the total for this so far would be 30 minutes of your time and maybe about $10-$20 for a door that won’t go anywhere.
One other one that I THINK may be on your thumbnail is the defender (or other brand) lock reinforcement which is a tiny little barrier that can be added for about $10-15 and is much easier than any bar going across the door and I’d argue about as secure.
Making sure it’s at least 6 and better yet 12 inches above where your deadbolt is should be the best way to get added security since that force is spread out.
Overall great video, but definitely start with the hardware upgrades first.
I like the versatility of the Master Lock Compact Door Stopper Folding Security Bar
If you have a room or bathroom door that is perpendicular to the front door at a close proximity (less than 7 ft), you can jam a 4x4 lumber on the front door where it swing inwards against the far side of the opening room door.
Great videos brother. Very relevant especially for these times.
Just ordered the barricade. Easy installation and I like that aluminum bar.
I’m glad you liked it! 👍🏽😊
I like the bar across door. Id even do 1 high and 1 med way down. Cool thanks
I like the last 2 and the and the first one moving into a new home and this was really helpful thank you
In a previous house we had a door with a window and used a double keyed deadbolt. I hung a key on the interior door frame out of sight and on a long enough tether to reach the lock. No looking for keys in an emergency!
What about securing doors like the one you show that has stain glass as part of the door?
This was great! Can you do a video with doors that open outward.
I think the Bar Barricade is the best to fit my preference.
I like your channel. I like the content and the delivery...very soothing.
Thank you so much for the love and support! 🙏🏽😊🥰
You have a lot of good tips. Thanks
I use the double key deadbolt. For Fire and Emergency Safety. Measure the distance from the closest place that you can hook the key out of view or reach from the window. Measure a string and Tie it to the Key. At night I lock the door, pull the key and let it hang out of sight / reach. If there is an emergency and you need to get out, the key is right there. If you fumble and drop the key, it won't bounce away, it will be easy to try again. If an untrustworthy family member, stranger or unfamiliar service person comes to my apartment, I remove the key, and put it back after they leave.
Using 3 inch screws doesn't help if your not drilling into the main frame of the house, most door frames the main frame is offset and not located behind the door latch, you get to the main frame your need to put the screws in on a angle
I will be using several of them thanks
My solution for the keyed deadbolt is we have two locks . My Weiser handle has a lock with a thumb opener inside for night use. When we leave we lock both locks, keys can be same.
Great video last one was the best besides the deadbolt.
I installed a full metal door that slides across the exterior doors. It looks like a wood wall but covers the french doors with glass completely and bolts into the concrete slab and the rafters locks on the sides as well. Windows are covered by a sheet of steel that slides out of thecwalls on yhe sides like a pocket door. Bolts and locks all 4 sides.I am making exterior walls bullet proof.
I personally like the door guard the most. It's also good if a stranger is at the door it can only open a little and the lock is smart for added security.
Thank you - I’ve been searching for a double door option. Night guard looks like a good option.
Really glad I came across this channel
The Nightlock installation for the floor seems to be a great option for double doors. Just wondering how it will perform if installed on a tiled entry floor. Any suggestions? Thank you for this video!
Thank you so much for the love and support! Honestly I do not know the results when installed on top of tile, but it should work just as well in my honest option. Will will just need to use the correct drill bit and hardware to install. 🙏🏽😊
It works great in tile / cement floors. If I remember correctly, it comes with masonry screws as well, but it's been a while since we've installed them on our exterior doors.
I like that defender look you have installed above the deadbolt.
Thank you 🙏🏽!
A thumb turn deadbolt with flat exterior plate placed above and below the original deadbolt would give you three points of locking stability and may even qualify as a “diy version” of a security door.
They were all good !
Thank you so much Brad!
The door bar might not be a good idea if you have glass on your door as you can just break the glass etc. Or it can be a deterrent if you can see it through the glass.
Really good video. Thank you for lots of ideas.
great tips, i didn't know about some of them
Thank you 🙏🏽
Great video. All most excellent security features.
Excellent content in a great presentation. Good job!
thank your for making these videos!!
Awesome tips! Thank you.
Great program
You have great ideas & fixes- i just need someone as bright as you to do vids on mobile homes & RVs where the stupid doors open OUT😱😩 great vids/ new subscriber for when i get a normal house w/ a normal door lol
Thank you Melanie! I’m currently working on home security doors that swing out, please stay tuned 🙏🏽😊
These are all well and good but how affective are these when your actually not home. I cant latch, bolt put the bar on when i am actually leaving the house unattended. ????
All the options are suitable for most; yet, perhaps some are specifically suited in particular instances. For us, the former!
I was wondering if you could do a video on how to secure your front door when you're away from your home. I have a deadbolt but a master key could easily open it up, so do you have any ideas? I always have fear that somebody is inside my home because they were able to get through the front door without me being home
Get a medeco deadbolt
@@georgeskinner2157 Thank you George
Thank you so much
Good videos! I suggest you lower (or eliminate) the sound effect “thud” between segments. If you listen with headphones you’ll understand 😆
Thank you so much for the feedback! I will definitely do that! Much love Frank! 🙏🏽😊
May have been mentioned in another comment but in most places you are not allowed to install a 2 way key deadbolt instead of a one way. This is because its a fure hazard. An inspector would tell you it would need to be replaced
I like the doorcade
Me to! Thank you Monte for your feedback! 👍🏽😊
Awesome video...thank you!
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊
I would love to see more items for doors that open outwards. I have a metal door that is styrofoam (?) Inside and will not hold any chain locks, etc. It opens outwards, so I need some ideas besides doorknob or deadbolt.
Yes, locks for doors that open outward!
Reverse the plates on the dooricade so they install on the door itself instead of the door trim.
All will work well but I would never drill into my hardwood floor so that one is a no go. Now you need to make a video for intruders using windows for entry.
You want your shit stolen or your floors to be hole free?
@@JOz-il2cr both. It can be done 🔫
thank you. consider a method for keeping propane tank and supply line to the house from being damaged and or messed with. My house mate is armed but not always watching, I will be putting up more structural defense of the exterior of my home.
Excellent video. New sub
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊🥰
Does the barricade really stop someone from breaking the glass on those fancy doors and just lifting the bae out of the way before climbing through?
If someone WANTS to get in they will, but we want to make it as difficult as possible. I’ve always said if someone is going to burglarize my home, they’re going to have to earn it. We don’t even have anything to steal really lol.
Great review. Other than night lock that requires installing hardware on the floor, what other options work for double doors?
Thank so much! I will have to look and I will make another video please stay tuned 👍🏽😊🙏🏽
I like the buzzer that would scare people off where do I buy that? Can I buy that on Amazon? Please answer
double key deadbolts are fine if you have a corner that is non visible and reachable from outside to keep an emergency key on, maybe even put a glow in the dark tag on it so in case of emergency you can get out. unless someone has been inside, knows where it is, and how to obtain it from outside (with a hanger through a broken window or something) its relatively secure, while still leaving people inside with a way to get out in an emergency.
If installing the double-keyed deadbolts, I would suggest leaving a key in the cylinder on the inside when the house is occupied, but removing it & hiding it out of sight when no one is inside. No fumbling for a key in an emergency, but if a burglar breaks into the unoccupied house through a window, they are likely forced to exit that same window. It seems like burglars prefer breaking open a door, rather than a window. Makes a quick escape easier, and also easier for them if they are stealing any bulky items.
I'm happy to people trying to mitigate the evacuation risks with a double lock door. I think the best idea is to just keep the key in the cylinder when home and only take it out when the house is unoccupied.
@@g0989 your idea is the best one imo. People should really find a balance between fire/evacuation saftey as well as intruder saftey. There is a reason municipalitys and schools put a stronger emphasis on evacuation than lockdown saftey.
Thank you good to know
An even simpler door lock. This is just a vertical deadbolt.
1. A 15mm diameter hard aluminum or bronze shaft 17cm long with one end chamfered to a round profile to prevent fishing and it would be non-magnetic. I would get two to have a back up if a child thinks it's a toy and takes it out to play with. The fix for that would be deeper hole and a chain attaching the pin to the bottom of the hole.
2. A smooth bore tube 15.5 to 16 mm ID, 17-18 CM long, and counter sink one end a little to help inserting the shaft.
3. Drill a hole into the floor deep enough so you can sink the tube in far enough and so that the door easily passes over it. Flush would be ok. It should be situated at least 6-10 cm from the bottom corner of the opening edge, just far enough inside the door so that when the shaft is dropped in the tube it is as close to flush or lower as possible to the bottom of the door. If you have a contoured wood door, this would be directly in front of the thicker part of the contour close to the open edge. The aim is to have the resistance at a strong part of the door bur far enough from the leading edge to prevent snapping off that corner of the door
Now, you have a metal rod in a deeply recessed tube that should provide about 6-7cm of contact with the door which will be harder to bend or dislodge than it will be to utterly destroy the door. It needs to be at least 6cm of contact length to prevent the burglar from forcing the door over the pin.
I have a metal door so a burglar would have to batter and twist the door of its hinges (don't forget the 3" screws). and would take a lot of time and effort and make a lot of noise. If your door is wood, it would still take a great deal of effort to shatter the door enough to get in past it.
Great ideas and it won’t even break the bank
Helpful video. Thank you. Is it possible to install the Nightlock onto a ceramic tile floor?
I need to try the one that folds in half!
What about doors that open OUTWARD ??????
God Bless
Why do so many have doors that open outward?
All those are for when you at home. What can you do when you are away to keep someone from getting in your apartment?
What about if your travelling and leaving your home for a year,
how do you protect your doors (from the outside) from burglers breaking in?
Also it needs to be simple so that you don't accidentally lock yourself out of your home if you forget the keys, password, etc. After a long time away from home
I've been burglarized repeatedly over the years they are getting in somehow with some kind of a key and when they leave they're locking all the locks! how are they doing that???
Great video
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊
Will the Security Bar apparatus prevent the door from swinging out. My back door swings out of the house.
Hi! Unfortunately it only works for inward swing doors. I am currently working on an outside swinging door security video. Please stay tuned! 👍🏽😊
What if the door swing outward and also how do you secure a double door instead of single door?
How do you fix when thieves pick down into the security gate and door lock?we have changed the lock several times without success.
Good video. Any suggestions for French exterior doors?
THKS
Thank you Soltana! 🙏🏽😊
good to use armor on your frames. you could find long sheet metal to reinforce your frame. forgot the name Armor something.
i have a big ass glass opening in my front door and beside my front door there is two big ass windows so none of these are going to help me hahahaha
Nightlock Security Lock Door Barricade Brushed Nickel
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Tip # 1 doorstop. Could a pet knock it out of position, or step on the sound activation part and set it off?
Thats what i was wondering too
Great but I noticed you have no moldings around your door?
How about for doors that open outward, any tips?
Please stay tuned! Video coming out soon! 👍🏽😊
All of these are good options, but you have to be consistent and use them.
Do you have a vid of French doors with sidelights, please???! I didnt find on playlist...
Can someone tell me how do i keep the stick from being so wobbly? I place the pins inside, its not secured. The part that goes under the door is under there firm, then it drops a little.
How do I secure a door that opens outward from the inside?
Test the flip lock please
I already have the wedge,loud noise when tripped,very useful. Living in UK,be careful about using the bar as a weapon to defend yourself and family. Our police are so useless now they would most likely arrest you for assault. Otherwise,excellent devices!
Police don’t make the laws lol
Do you have anything when your out of your abode? These items are for homeowners whose inside their houses.
xcellent video..Thanks I sub'd to your channel.