Improve Your Home Security and the Look of Your Home

If you have been reading the news lately you will know that the number of residential and commercial break ins is increasing. This is a trend that has always happened in times of economic uncertainty. So it is not unreasonable for home and business owners to be looking at ways to prevent burglars gaining access to their property. So what can you do?

Installing a mortise lockset is a good way to make life more difficult for these thieves. Yes they are expensive compared to other locks on the market but that is because they are good. You should get an experienced locksmith or carpenter used to installing this style of security as otherwise your front door could be badly damaged. Unlike other styles of door furniture, these are not attached on top of the wood panel but within it.

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A hole must be chiseled out of the wood so that the lock body can be inserted inside. When you open the door, you will see the lock flush within the frame. Once installed, they will last for years. You may even qualify for a discount on your home insurance premiums as insurance providers know they are a deterrent for burglars. Trying to prevent yourself becoming the next victim of a crime is all about making it as difficult as possible for these opportunistic thieves so they move on and pick someone else.

That sounds cruel but it is just the way life is. But you are not only improving the security of your home, you are also improving the look of your front door. These locks come in a variety of different styles including satin chrome and antique brass. You can chose doorknobs or levers depending on your personal taste. If you are restoring a period property you should invest in vintage mortise locks to make the restoration more authentic.