DIY Security Shutters (Step by Step Guide)

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DIY security shutters are a great way to create physical barriers to prevent unwanted entry to your home, business, or storefront. While most houses have strong, rigid doors with heavy-duty locks, windows are rarely well secured. This is concerning because 23 percent of burglars enter through first-floor windows. Overview of The Steps I’ll Go Through … Read more

Sliding Glass Door Security – 5+ Solutions

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Sliding glass doors give a modernistic touch to a house. However, as much as we love sliding doors, they are very vulnerable to break-ins. Putting an efficient sliding door security system in place is extremely important if you want to ensure your family’s safety. Here are a few steps to take to secure and lock … Read more

How to Remove a Door Lock Cylinder: 4 Easy Steps

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A lock cylinder key is a lock’s internal mechanism. It is often interchangeable, and you can find them in offices and residential doors. Removing a cylinder key is not a difficult task if you know how to go about it. Are you looking for a DIY tutorial on how to remove the door lock cylinder? … Read more

DIY Security Screen (in 8 Easy Steps!)

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If you want to build a wooden security screen, all you need to do is build the frame, add a fiberglass screen using a staple gun, and finish it with screen mold. Contrary to what you might think, you don’t need to call a carpenter to build a security screen for your window. Using a … Read more

DIY Shed Security Bar (in 10+ Easy Steps!)

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One of the easiest places for a burglar to break into is your shed. I have personally had a shed security bar save me from a robbery on one occasion. Most don’t even know there is an easy do-it-yourself option, and doing some research can save you time, money, and effort in the long run. … Read more

DIY Window Security Bars (11 Methods)

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With rising burglary cases, we must pull out all the stops to ensure the safety of our homes. One of the most effective ways is by installing security bars. You can make DIY security bars and quickly and easily protect your assets from burglary. While doing this project, the focus is to cover all the … Read more

DIY Door Security Bar (Step by Step Process)

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For most people building a home, security is the number one concern. People want their homes to make them feel safe and secure to tend to their life without worries of any threats. For this reason, the quality of the materials and pieces used to build a house must be top-notch, so it can provide … Read more

Does Leaving A Light On At Night Deter Burglars – Find Out!

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Did you know a robbery happens every 22.6 seconds in the US? Outdoor lights illuminate the premises. Through illumination, homeowners or passersby can notice intruders who may try to enter the space. However, there are certain scenarios where keeping the lights on may not deter burglars but benefit burglars. Reasons to keep lights on at … Read more

How To Make A Door Flood Barrier – 8+ (Easy) Ways

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Flooding can be devastating for everyone. Increasing climate change issues have led to natural disasters happening more commonly and at a high cost. If you live in an area that has experienced floods or is at risk of flooding, you need to prepare as much as possible in advance. Doors are one of the first … Read more

Burglar Proofing Windows (9 Tips from the Experts)

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Working in security, I have seen that the most common break-in happens through a window. 23% of all break-ins in America are through windows, so why don’t we invest more in burglar-proofing our windows? This is a great question; if you are here, you’re looking for solutions. Below I will cover some of the best … Read more