On Sun, 05 Feb 2017 19:30:57 -0000, wrote:

On Sunday, 5 February 2017 18:04:57 UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:

Last night at about 9PM in the dark there was a knock at the front door.
People never seem to see the door bell.
It was this dairy guy asking me if I'd like him to deliver milk. I politely
asked him if he could tell the time, he said "Sorry" and cleared off.
If this had been 5 or 6 VERY big lads intent on no good I could have been in
trouble, even though I'm a big guy.

Question is:
Are these door chains that can be screwed into PVC doors and frames any
good?
I can't see the screws holding out against a good kick.

Thanks

Door chains are certainly low security, but definitely better than nothing. They do help in some situations where nothing else does, so are worth the trivial cost. Many invaders don't kick doors in. Door bars are a similar but tougher option.

If it's 6 large lads, just don't open the door.

Saying "who is it?" before unlocking the door works fine for a lot of old folk.

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