"My dad gave me this advice a long time ago when I moved into my first apartment," Facebook user Mariana Harrison shared with her friends. "He even came out and changed the screws for me as soon as I moved in. Someone else recently posted about it and I thought I would share!"
Her Dad Took Out The Door Screws In Her First Apartment And She’s Warning Everyone To Do The Same...
#1 Her Fathers Advice
"My dad gave me this advice a long time ago when I moved into my first apartment," Facebook user Mariana Harrison shared with her friends. "He even came out and changed the screws for me as soon as I moved in. Someone else recently posted about it and I thought I would share!"
#2 Basic Screws
A good home security tip that you may have never thought about.... Most contractors install the plates with the supplied screws which are only a half inch long and come out with one kick by a burglar.
#3 Buy Longer Ones!
"He installed 4 inch screws in their place that go through the door frame and into the framing of the house. They can kick for a long time before they get tired! "
#4 A Burglars Worst Nightmare
"You can see in the picture the screw in his hand is the screw supplied with the door hardware. Making a burglar make a bunch of noise and be foiled in their initial plan can not only give you time to arm yourself but they will most likely move on to an easier target."
