Keep your family safe by changing your locks or adding a deadbolt to your entry doors!

 How to Stay Safe and Guarded
 
There are certain measures you can take to make sure you know you’ve done everything you can to up your security.

  • Add a deadbolt on top of locks
You’ve heard of burglars forcing their way to houses by kicking the lock. Deadbolts increase the security of your doors. A regular spring lock would break faster and easier, but it will be hard to force open doors with deadbolts in place.

  • Use a double-sided key lock for entry doors that have glass or a window on the side
If your front door or back door has a window or glass, it's best to install a double-sided (double cylinder) key lock. Many people don't think about the fact that a thief could break open the glass and simply turn your lock lever to open your door. But if you require a key on both sides of your lock (keep the inside key away from the door but near enough for convenience), that will give you and your family more time to get help.

  • Make sure your locks and deadbolts are in top shape
Locks and deadbolts are only as good as long as they are functioning well. If you have to force your deadbolts into place instead of it sliding easily, then you need to change it. Also, lubricate your locks annually.

  • Pick the right lock or deadbolt
Seeking the help of a local handyman in Orlando will give you the guarantee that you picked the right lock and deadbolt. They can install it correctly in a way that will not break easy nor be reached if ever you have windows near your doors.