Basement and Back Doors: The Entrances People Forget to Lock
Front doors get the attention, the good deadbolt and the camera. Back, side and basement doors often keep whatever lock came with the house.
Why they matter
Secondary doors are usually out of view from the street, which makes them a more comfortable target. They also tend to be the doors people leave unlocked during the day.
Match the front door
Every exterior door should have a deadbolt with a reinforced strike and long screws into the framing. If a back door only has a knob lock, adding a deadbolt is one of the most effective upgrades you can make.
One key for all of them
Carrying four different keys is a reason people skip locking. Rekeying lets every exterior lock use the same key. A keypad lock on the door you use most removes the key entirely.
Need a hand?
Choice City Locksmith installs and rekeys residential locks in Fort Collins, Timnath and Wellington.
Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.
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