Top Front Door Security Upgrades for Northern Virginia Homes
Start With The Parts Burglars Actually Test Homeowners often start with the deadbolt, yet the real weak spots are usually the frame, strike plate, hinges, and door fit. Short screws into soft trim are not much of a deterrent, so reinforcing the strike plate with longer fasteners is one of the simplest high-value fixes. The same logic applies to hinges. Exterior doors should have solid hinge screws, and on outward-swinging doors, hinge pins or non-removable pins mat