Recent content by Bodged

I think Hormann makes matching garage and front doors.

I agree. However, to answer Woody's question: I've found that high-quality screwdrivers can make a world of difference when it comes to a partially stripped a head or badly rusted screw. Companies like PB Swiss put a lot of extra R&D into getting their bits to fit much better into screw heads...

John, I think the Kickstop LockGuard is a good idea. In addition, you could fit either a London bar or a FrameGuard, which resist the keep splitting through the frame: The FrameGuard should also stop a chiselling attack. I've fitted a Kickstop FrameGuard and it felt bomb-proof. As well as...

I agree. Buy cheap, buy twice. PB Swiss gets my vote for quality - especially their slotted screwdrivers, because of their parallel tips and flawless build quality. Parallel-tip screwdrivers engage better and with less chance of damage. Regular screwdrivers with tapered tips usually engage at...

I don't think you should be drinking weak pints :rolleyes:

It depends. What sort of locks have you got? Euro cylinder lock: upgrade to a 3-star cylinder from one of the better manufacturers, e.g. Kaba, Evva or Mul-T-Lock. I'd avoid UAP cylinders, as they're lower quality. Avocet and Ultion are both manufactured by a third party in Asia, with reports of...

Josh, I recommend a proper deadlock. This depends on your lease agreement and landlord. Are you within your rights to upgrade the lock? You could argue that the landlord will benefit from your upgrade, but he or she will need a copy of your new key. Many US hardware stores don't sell deadlocks...