We sometimes imagine that home burglars are highly skilled and crafty. The truth is, they’re often just someone looking for an opportunity. Many enter homes through an unlocked door or window.

Due to its accessibility, the most common target burglars is actually the front door. In fact, around 34% of robbers enter through the front door.

Your front door is your first line of defense against people looking to steal from you. The question is, how secure is it? To make sure you’re properly protected, here are a few simple things you can do to improve the security of your front door.

Keep it Locked

As simple as it sounds, just locking your door can greatly decrease your chances of being robbed. A deadbolt is a must, as door handle locks can easily be manipulated or kicked in.

To better secure you deadbolt, make sure long screws are used to hold the lock plate in place on the door. That will make it much harder for your door to be kicked in.

Some people struggle to remember to lock their doors. Rather than sitting in the uncertainty, smart lock systems can give you peace of mind in knowing that your door has been locked. They also allow you to easily let people into your home when you’re not around.

Add a Light

You’d be surprised by how effectively a simple light can deter robbers. Having motion sensor lights around your entrances, including your front door, is a great way to startle prowlers and ward them off. Modern security and motion lights have a variety of options available, allowing you to program them to operate at certain times and control them how you see fit.

A Better Door

Some proper lighting and some good locks can go a long way in securing your front door, but they might not be enough to stop a more determined thief from kicking in a door. It’s easier to break through an older/weaker door than you might think.

A quality entry door adds another barrier of security to the front of your home.

At Springfield Overhead Door, we offer a great selection of quality exterior doors in Ohio that come in a variety of materials. Whether you choose wood, steel, or aluminum, you can find secure doors that look great on your home. We also provide professional installation, so you can trust that the door is securely installed.

Keep your front door safe in style. Contact Springfield Overhead Door today.