Hello Naperville Patch Readers -

I started blogging on the Elmhurst Patch site about tips in regards to home security as with warmer weather, Home Burglary attempts often increase.  I thought it might be helpful to share these tips with different towns/communities.

Today is specifically around Entry Doors on homes.

Here are a few things to think about when evaluating your entry doors.

1. Entry doors should always be a solid core or metal.
2. Hinges should NEVER be on the outside of the door.
3. The "throw" of the deadbolt (a.k.a the latch) should be at least 1 inch in length.
4. Always use a heavy duty, good quality deadbolt.
5. Use at least four heavy duty, 3-inch-long wood screws to secure the strike plate to the wooden door frame.

The quickest and easiest to take care of yourself is #5. Almost always, the forced entry point of a door is the door jamb, where the strike is. Reinfocing it with 3-inch-long wood screws will make it more difficult to kick in and more likely to take a beating.

Just some food for thought. Thank You for reading and remember, share with a friend.

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