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Best Bedroom Door Locks

November 23, 2022 by diyhomesecurity
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If you are in the position of having to share your home or apartment with roommates, then you are more than likely aware of the many reasons for having a bedroom door lock! Most bedroom door locks are not all that heavy-duty. A door in a bedroom is considered more of a privacy door than … Read more

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8 Types of Deadbolt Locks and Where To Use Them

October 27, 2022 by diyhomesecurity
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One of the best door lock types for your entry door is a deadbolt lock. However, there are quite a few types of deadbolts on the market so how do you know which is the best for you? In this article, we will be answering that question for you. We’ll first tell you exactly what … Read more

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Best Deadbolt Locks for 2022- Ranked and Reviewed

October 27, 2022 by diyhomesecurity
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We all want to have the best security for our homes. It’s important to us to know that we have done all we can to protect our family and our home. There are a lot of security options out there – from security grilles to house alarms and CCTV security camera systems. However, the first … Read more

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Best Ring Compatible Door Locks – Smart Locks that work with Ring

October 26, 2022September 27, 2022 by diyhomesecurity
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One of the best ways to add security to your house or apartment is to combine an alarm with a smart lock on the front door. However, not all Ring Doorbells are compatible with every type of lock. In this post, we are going to take a look at the best door locks that are … Read more

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Types of Door Locks Ranked by Level of Security

October 26, 2022September 27, 2022 by diyhomesecurity
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If you have experienced a break-in, you know how it feels to have your personal space violated. Nobody wants to arrive home and find that their house has been broken into and precious items stolen. Worse yet, for your house to be invaded while you or your children are there. It’s vitally important to make … Read more

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How To Secure a Door Without a Lock

October 26, 2022September 20, 2022 by diyhomesecurity
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Locks have been around for thousands of years – literally. The first locks were pin tumbler locks used extensively in Ancient Egypt as far back as 4000 years ago! But what do you do if your door lock fails? How are you going to get a good night’s sleep while waiting for the locksmith to … Read more

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How To Install Electric Strikes For Your Front Door

October 26, 2022August 24, 2022 by diyhomesecurity
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To add a higher level of security to your home you’ve decided to install an electric strike plate on your front door. Great! That’s a wonderful way to manage entry into your home! But now….. The strike plate is sitting on your table in its packaging waiting to be installed. Feeling a little intimidated by … Read more

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The Top 3 Keyless Door Locks

October 25, 2022August 27, 2020 by diyhomesecurity
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Your car key, your home key, your office key: between them all, your keychain is admittedly quite full. It’s also pretty weighty in your pocket or your purse. Sometimes you wish you could forego keys entirely. You’ve had a neighbor switch to a keyless door lock recently with very good results, and you’re thinking maybe … Read more

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About Me

Charles Marsh

Hey, I'm Charles Marsh. After a break-in while I was out with my wife and kids, it became apparent that our home security wasn't sufficient. I was not keen on paying monthly for armed response and so started investigating DIY home security alternatives. Here you can find some of the things I learned along the way.

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