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Installing a Deadbolt Lock

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Deadbolt locks are a fairly easy way to add security to a door. These locks have long bolts that reach into the jamb and sometimes through to the framing.

A double-keyed deadbolt, which locks with a key on the inside as well as the outside, offers the best security in situations where an intruder could reach through a window to the bolt. However, it is not safe in cases of fire -- if you don't have the key handy, you could be stuck inside.


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