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What's the best lock for a front door?
An ANSI Grade 1 deadbolt — like Schlage B60/B80, Medeco Maxum, or Mul-T-Lock Hercular — paired with a reinforced strike plate and 3-inch screws.
Grade ratings tell you everything: Grade 3 is builder basic, Grade 2 is mid-range, Grade 1 is commercial-strength. Spend the extra $40–$80 for Grade 1 on entry doors.
The lock is only as strong as the door frame. A reinforced strike plate with 3-inch screws into the stud blocks the #1 forced-entry method: kicking.
Smart deadbolts are fine for front doors as long as they're Grade 2 or better and you keep the app and codes secured. Mount Pleasant, NC homes do well with Schlage Encode or Yale Assure SL.
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