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Lowes.com How-To Tip: Deadbolt Locks Thieves usually look for easy access into potential targets. You can make your home much less attractive to thieves with a few simple tools and minimum effort. Protect your family, home and belongings with a good deadbolt. There are two major types of deadbolt: surface mount and internal. While surface mount deadbolts are easier to install, internal deadbolts provide more security. Before purchasing your lock, check to see whether you have
a right- or left-handed door (right-handed doors have hinges on the outside right) and whether it opens
into or out of the room. Also measure your door's thickness. This information will help you choose the
right lock and determine the proper size drill bits and hole saw size to use for installation. . |