Guide to Window and Door Locks

The first part of our guide to door and window locks is to look at what kinds of lock are out there. For your door locks you will want at least two locks on your front door. Each should use a different key for optimal security; one should be a bolt lock for solid security when everyone is going to be gone for a long time or asleep. The second can just be your standard lock, which tend to have thinner bolts than a full bolt lock. The second lock’s key can be given to your kids so they are able to get in after school but the bolt lock should have only one or two keys to prevent it getting into the wrong hands. Your window locks should be solid clasps, if they are getting old and faulty it can be time to replace them, with these any lock that clicks firmly into the frame of the window is sufficient and you can decide the rest based on preferred style and appearance.

The next part of our door and window locks guide is installing the door locks. First you will want to unscrew the old locks and remove the mechanisms. After these have been cleared out of the way place the new lock in the gap making sure that when the bolts extend they fit into the gaps in the door frame. If not you may need to have the bolt shortened by a locksmith so the lock can be fully engaged. Next make sure to screw the lock in with the screw heads on the inside of the house to prevent tampering by a burglar.