A door with a handle lock is an easy mark for a crook armed with finesse and a plastic
credit card, so install quality deadbolts at all entries. The best bet is
one offering keyed access on the outside and a thumb latch on the inside, providing
exterior protection and a quick-response release in the event that the home's
residents need to make an emergency exit.
New styles of deadbolts,
like Master Lock's NightWatch, feature a locking mechanism that actually locks
out duplicate keys when activated. If a contractor, housekeeper or next-door
neighbor has regular access to your house keys, consider installing such a deadbolt
to ensure that they can only access your home when invited. |
