Insert the tip of a putty knife between the molding and the frame of the door.
How to cover screws around the glass on front doors.
A sturdy screwdriver or small pry bar can quickly bow the doorjamb enough to release the latch.
Drill pilot holes for the lag screws at each reference mark.
From the outside face of the door carefully lift the exterior frame and glass assembly into the door opening.
Make a mark on the home exterior through each of the holes you drilled to show the locations for the lag screws.
Install the window unit.
Long throw bolt see buying a deadbolt.
Roman shades above the frame.
When the molding lifts up 1 4 inch move the screwdriver to the next side.
How to replace the oval glass in an entry door.
How to replace the oval glass in an entry door.
Any exterior door that only has a lock in the doorknob isn t secure.
Use thicker 3 8 inch lag screws 3 inches long around large windows.
If plenty of wall space exists between the top of the door frame and the ceiling fill it with a single wide roman shade treatment that will fold up tightly when not in use but will cover the entire door expanse in one swift motion at nightfall.
Have a helper hold the unit in place from the outside while you position the interior half of the grille frame on the inside of the door and secure the two halves with the provided screws.
Check all exterior doors.
If the screws aren t exposed use a small screwdriver to pop off the small decorative caps.
If you opt for an outside mounted style like this keep the design coherent across the room by mounting all the.