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door locks: More Door Lore......Hope it's not a Bore - 09/23/08 08:51 PM
I posted a blog a couple of weeks ago about how to see if your deadbolt is installed right. Here is another blog about door locks that may interest some and bore most.....but hey, what can I say.....I want my fellow Active Rainers to be safe.
Many exterior door locks have a security feature and most people don't know about it and if you have this type, it may not be correctly installed, which defeats it's purpose. Have you ever noticed locks that have an extra pin on the bolt of the lock that latches the door? Some have these and … (2 comments)

door locks: Is Your Deadbolt Secure? Find Out Now - 09/10/08 05:21 PM
What good is a lock if it's not secure and properly installed? Here is a simple test to determine if your deadbolt is installed correctly. I inspect many homes where I find the deadbolts not installed correctly and make sure buyers are aware so it can be corrected. All you need is a marker such as a pencil or sharpie and a screwdriver.
First, close the door, lock the deadbolt and mark the center of the bolt's lock handle on the outer ring of the lock. If the lock is a keyed lock on both sides, then do the same with … (4 comments)

 
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