- Think your home is secure because you lock the front door?
- First: your front door deadbolt only helps if the door and strike plate are strong enough
- [Close-up of door frame and deadbolt] If the frame is weak or the screws are short, the lock may not do much
HOOK
Think your home is secure because you lock the front door? [Cut to a front door with a basic lock, then a concerned homeowner looking at side entrances] The truth is, a lot of break-ins happen because of small, easy-to-miss weaknesses—not dramatic movie-style break-ins.
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KEY POINT 1
First: your front door deadbolt only helps if the door and strike plate are strong enough. [Close-up of door frame and deadbolt] If the frame is weak or the screws are short, the lock may not do much.
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Upgrade to a reinforced strike plate and 3-inch screws.
KEY POINT 2
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Second: don’t advertise that nobody’s home. [Mailbox overflowing, packages on porch, lights left off at night] Open curtains for days, packages piling up, or a dark house every evening can signal an empty home. Use light timers, pause deliveries, or ask a neighbor to help.
Sources & further reading
This article is for general information only and is not professional financial, legal, or medical advice.
Tom Bishop — Home & Safety Editor
Tom covers home security, improvement, and energy topics, comparing options on cost, reliability, and real-world performance so homeowners can decide with confidence.
Updated August 2026
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