Not all burglars will attempt to pick locks. Some will attempt to break through the door instead. In the 1990s, Consumer Reports Magazine discovered that many types of doors could be broken into with a single hit of 100 pound-force (lb_F). There are numerous accessories consumers can buy to keep your doors secure. Today, many companies also offer security doors in varying levels of strength.Armor Concepts offers four main products: Door Jamb Armor, EZ Armor, Fix-A-Jamb, and Armor Latch, available at Lowe’s stores around the country (as well as other chains and local retailers). The Door Jamb Armor both reinforces and repairs broken door jambs and claims to be “the only door security solution to stand up to a battering ram in independent tests.” EZ Armor is an L-shaped device that secures the door without wrapping around the jamb, making it somewhat less strong but easier to install. FIX-A-JAMB is an inexpensive alternative that repairs damaged jambs, but won’t stand up to much more heavy battering than a normal door. Finally, the Armor Latch sliding door deadbolt is a quickly-installed device for securing glass sliding doors.Of course, you can always purchase a full-out security door from a reputable seller. Master Security Doors, currently operating in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and California, has served residential, government, and commercial consumers. MSD products have been certified by National Technical Systems Engineering, the Texas Department of Insurance, HP White Laboratories, Underwriters Laboratories, and more. You can browse their wide selection of doorsincluding hurricane doors, ballistic doors, and even biometric doors with multipoint locking systems and four hinge-side studsat their website.First Impression Security Doors, based in Phoenix, Arizona, has an A BBB rating and ships anywhere. FSID offers a special type of security door to protect homes with screen doorsthe company’s products have been used in both residential homes and commercial buildings. The most formidable doors in their collection can be found in the “Iron Entry Doors” category, but there are also a wide selection of “Exclusive Security Doors” and “Security Screen Doors.” Many of these options are not only secure, but also have a distinctive visual appeal.Locks and security systems are important, but remember not to forget the simple things. Sometimes a door can be the one security deterrent that forces a prospective burglar away.