One way to avoid a home break-in is to install a quality lock on your exterior door. It should be secure and discreet. If you want to increase the security of your home without complicating things with very complex surveillance systems against burglary, here are some details to keep in mind.
If you want to get rid of the hassle of entry keys, you can install a digital touch-pad lock with code or card access. About these locks, you should also know that they have a battery life of approximately 12 months, it is applicable on the door and the closing is done on the bolt.
The good part is that it can be closed with a single touch, and two types of passwords can be set: permanent ones that family members can use anytime; and temporary ones that are used only once. Let's say you're away for the weekend in the mountains and arrange with a neighbor to feed your fish in the aquarium. This way, you give them the password they can use only once to enter.
And also from the category of electronic locks are those that can be controlled remotely with a smartphone or remote control.
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If you opt for a classic lock, mortised into the door, you can choose whether both sides of the door can be locked with the key, or only the outside. On the inside there is a safety that can be activated by hand without having to use the key. This way you can open the door faster when you want to open it for someone.
These types of locks are good for compact doors without glass. For those with glass, the option should be chosen where both sides are locked with the key. In case someone breaks the glass, they cannot reach through the broken glass and open the door from the outside.
If you decide to change the lock, the only limit is your budget. But when it comes to home security, I don't think we should make any compromises.
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