To increase security for your doors, an often overlooked project. Replace the 3/4 inch screws in both the strike plate AND hinges with either 2 1/2 or 3 inch #8 screws. Although an impact driver makes driving easier, using your drill with the clutch set between 15 and 22 will keep you from over driving and damaging your soft wood frame.
To increase security for your doors, an often overlooked project. Replace the 3/4 inch screws in both the strike plate AND hinges with either 2 1/2 or 3 inch #8 screws. Although an impact driver makes driving easier, using your drill with the clutch set between 15 and 22 will keep you from over driving and damaging your soft wood frame.