One can never be complacent about home security these days. Just when you think your home is 100 percent safe, a burglary catches you off-guard.
There are 2.5 Million burglaries each in the US alone. In fact, a burglary occurs in that country every 13 seconds! Some 66% of these involve home break-ins.
That’s why it’s always better to be safe than sorry. If you can install an additional door lock for added security, do it. Installing a home security system can be costly, but not installing one could cost you even more.
But then extra security does not always require a hefty investment. Sometimes, all you need is a little creativity and effort.
Consider a fork door lock. It’s inexpensive, easy to install, and it works! However, you’ll have to choose your fork wisely to ensure its durability. The prongs should be between 1 ¾”-2” in length for them to work properly.
You won’t need a lot for this. Check out the list below.
Materials:
- Fork
- Marker
Tools:
- Vise
- Hammer
- Hand saw
Click on any image to start the lightbox display. Use your Esc key to close the lightbox.
Thanks to Phil Crockett for this great project. You can get step-by-step instructions here…
