Reddit mentions of Door Guardian Reinforced Security Lock for Household Doors
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We found 2 Reddit mentions of Door Guardian Reinforced Security Lock for Household Doors. Here are the top ones.
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- TAMPER-RESISTANT: Door Guardian is a reinforced lock that cannot be unlocked from the outside, making it an ideal security measure to counteract lock picking, home intruders, and forced entry.
- IMPACT RESISTANT: The Door Guardian is 12 times stronger than a deadbolt lock, adding an additional layer of security and reinforcement to your home.
- GREAT VALUE: This low-cost investment will add priceless additional security to your house, apartment, condo, patio, or garage doors. Finally, an affordable, DIY safety solution.
- HASSLE-FREE INSTALLATION: Installs in minutes with three included screws. Prevent break-ins and gain peace of mind. Door Guardian is approximately 4”x1”.
- PREVENT WANDERING: In addition to home security, the Door Guardian can be used as a childproof lock or a tool to prevent door access to people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other people with special needs who may be prone to wandering.
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Specs:
| Color | White |
| Height | 4.8 Inches |
| Length | 4 Inches |
| Weight | 0.1 pounds |
| Width | 1 Inches |
Use one of these. Less than $20, 5 minutes to install, and extremely damn tough to get through. The door will usually come apart before this thing gives.
Several years ago, I used to use this portable door lock as a backup in my apartment, since I wasn't allowed to install an additional real lock on top of the wimpy one that came with the door. I don't have children (this is designed specifically to keep kids from escaping), but I lived with someone who was particularly phobic/terrified of home invasions and it made him feel better. The mechanism is nearly identical to the sort of thing you see on a crock pot or fancy food storage containers, so it's very easy to use but (a) you can't lock yourself out by accident with it, (b) it requires some force to pop it back out, which makes it much harder for kids to undo, and (c) since it's not a "real" lock, you can install it basically anywhere there's room -- it's very common to see them at the top of the door where a tiny human can't reach, even if they manage to drag a chair over. The only problem with this specific one is that you have to be able to drill into the doorframe to install it, which can be tricky depending on how old your house is and things like that.
There are quite a few other options that don't require power tools you can find by searching for things like "travel door lock"; the typical target audience is travelers looking to reinforce their hotel room, but they're very useful in other situations as well.
edited because I jacked up the markdown