Many crimes involve intruders coming through a home’s front door. That’s why you need a good deadbolt. Not ready to buy? You can probably make your current door lock more secure with a simple tweak.

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Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Most burglaries involve criminals forcibly entering your home, according to Federal Bureau of Investigation statistics—and ...