Peepholes are not just there for fashion or only to make your door way look good, they are actually there to keep you safe. It lets you know who’s knocking at your door before you open it. Otherwise you might blindly open up – and plunge into the nightmare of a horrid person in this case, someone who could do more harm to you than good.
When a homeowner blindly opens the door to a criminal, invasion happens. Using a little caution can make a huge difference if you use these:
PEEPHOLE TIPS
- Insist that all family members always check before opening the door.
- Locate it about five feet high from the indoor floor. Keep a step-stool nearby so kids can use it (and open the door only with your permission).
- Insist on a deliveryman’s photo I.D. from his employer pressed to your window.
- Know that some criminals block your view with their hand or stand out of sight, hoping to fool you into opening anyway.
- Also use a doorbell intercom for all exterior doors to more easily talk with visitors (or just listen to them making plans) without opening your door.
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Door-chains (“chain-locks” or “chain door interviewers”) are too weak to protect you. They allow partial door opening to “interview” a visitor, BUT they’re far too flimsy to stop a kick-in or an aggressive.
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