Shield Your Home with Style | The Ultimate Front Door Privacy Solution
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Although sidelites at your front door can help brighten up your living space these features can also be a pretty major safety issue. There are a few different options when wanting to improve the privacy and safety at your front door but I prefer the ODL Add-on Blinds. I used this same design at my back patio door 3 years ago and I have been very happy with the no maintenance or cleaning of the ODL blinds.
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It's more common for burglars to come through a door using a pry bar. It's very fast, effective, and the lower pitch sound attracts less attention than breaking glass. Unless it's a very heavy duty door, and there is a lot re-enforcement of the jam, doors and locks are only a minor inconvenience to a burglar. A high quality metal security door is a bigger deterrent than another layer of glass.
A metal frame will be USELESS in this situation. The door is attached to the side lights (not framing). Not very secure via lock side or hinge side. Put a bank vault door on it and you still have the SAME weak spots. Save your money!
@@danaparish1644 Not sure, are you referring to my comment about a metal security door? Those have a steel frame attached to the wood framing using deep large lag screws in several places, typically 3-4 on each side. OR, are you talking about a regular door, just one that is metal, in that case you are correct, which was my original point. I can't tell if you are agreeing with my comment or disagreeing, or really what you are talking about.
@@Zeric1 Either one sir…No disrespect, but look at the material the frame is screwed into. It is screwed into the “trim” around the sidelights (which in and of itself is not at all secure). I know, I’ve replaced sidelights on my front door much like the ones shown here. Unless you’re screwing into double or triple 2 x 4’s which makeup the actual framing around the door (and not the sidelight frame) any door is as weak as the sidelight frame.
@@danaparish1644 @Dana Parish There still seems to be some miscommunication so I'll try again. It seems like you are talking about some variety of casement door, that's not what I'm talking about. A security door consists of horizontal and vertical steel bars with an all steel frame that is mounted on the outside (surface mounted), and is bolted to the 2 x 4 framing using many large lag screws. It is completely separate from, and in addition to, the normal casement door. It does not depend on the casement door trim at all. I have helped someone before with a security door, and if they are installed properly, they are a significant deterrent. No home is impenetrable, but it's very unlikely they will come in through a properly installed security door as there will be other easier ways to get in.
I agree, however if the burglar is casing your house and knows you're on vacation they might try those sidelights anyway. Because they know you're not home so the noise won't matter. And they don't care about alarms because they'll try to grab whatever they can quickly and leave.
Years ago we needed a new French door and wanted blinds too. The door contractor said "add the blinds to the outside" and didn't elaborate. We thought he dumb so we ordered doors with blinds between glass (also, for security- impact rated glass). Fast forward, and we saw these at Lowes and finally understood what he meant. We are dreading the day when the built-in blind cord breaks and the whole door needs replacement.
Side note: We live in a not so great 'hood so impact glass was a priority. After getting that, we will NEVER not get impact rated glass- it's so quiet. It's so solid. It's like knocking on a solid hardwood door. Yeah, you could get in with an ax... but 10 neighbors will be calling 911.
Yeah, impact rated glass is not a bad idea just not very common in my area. Was the door 2 times the cost with the impact glass and integrated blinds?
@@EverydayHomeRepairs I want to say the cost of the french doors was about 2x- but it was standard Home Despot Jeld-Wen door prices (10 yrs ago). So about $800 for standard and $1600 for impact rated. Again, well worth it for the noise if anything.
Also, the impact rated was a special purchase item, but available because they sell those things in Florida for hurricane building codes. I'm sure if we tried to get our windows replaced by a local business here (Mid-Atlantic) and asked for impact rated, they'd just say it's not available. But if you use a product that also sells in Florida, then it should be available, but might have special shipping costs up from FL.
Also, since we needed more security- French doors usually have puny spring loaded pins on the stationary door. I routed out a 12" long 1/8" steel plate, drilled a hole for the pin and installed with 4" screws, painted to match = invisible. Also 4" screws in the door jam hinges. For the bottom- we were limited on the concrete slab so I filled the hollow threshold with concrete epoxy and routed a hole for the pin. Seems secure enough... yes, you **could** get in, but again- 10 neighbors will be calling 911.
I installed one of these on the back door to our deck last year. It was a nice solution, if a bit expensive. Installation was really easy just like Scott showed.
Thanks for the feedback 👍
For added security, I installed a German Shepherd 👍
I installed two Glock 40 cal and one 12 gauge and one AR15 and a Ring doorbell camera to record the bullet impacts.
Excellent demonstration. I just checked my front door as they look familiar. It appears I'm using the same ones and installed them over 10 years ago. We have a decorative glass door that has a window the same height as those sidelights and I installed the same brand on it.
Nice, ODL makes nice products. Good to know they are still kicking after 10 years.
Love the step one - clean the inside of the panes. But before you install the new blind you should clean the _inside_ glass on the blind for the same reason :)
👍 For sure. Thanks for the feedback!
Saw this and immediately knew it would be an improvement over the curtain we had over the sidelight. I didn't see the full-length ones for the framed window on Amazon, but found Home Depot carries these. Had to order online, but got free shipping. I had a little concern when I went to remove the plugs over the screws. I was carefully cutting around the outside, but couldn't seem to get the plug to come out. As I kept at it, I discovered that there was no wooden plug in the hole; it appeared to have been filled with spackle or drywall compound! That made quick work of clearing the other holes. The rest of the installation was easy, and it looks great. Even with the blinds closed, it is brighter than the dark curtain we had over the sidelight previously. A great addition.
Very interesting product. I never knew you can take the old frame that way. Thank you for sharing
My front door is all glass. The ones they make that cover the whole door is perfect. Our dogs discourage thieves, but they bark at anything going by, so we need the door covered. Thanks for the tip! Our house will be much quieter now.
No problem, best of luck with the project.
A great solution. We used 1/4" plexiglass on ours years ago but your fix is better.
For privacy this looks great!
For security though, you'd better just replace the whole thing. Won't matter much if it's easy enough to go through another door or a windows though.
Agreed. It's like saying the tempered glass on a car makes it more secure from break in. All you need is a hammer with a point on the end which also is effective at smashing glass.
I love this for privacy reasons alone 😊. Thanks for the demonstration.
got mine yesterday and installed it, Love it thanks to your video keep them coming:)
You bet 🙌
I got this product because of your video. I love it! So easy to install and it just works! Thank you thank you thank you!
Yeah, I have been really happy with the 3 ODL blinds I have bought over the years. Happy it helped 👍
Thank you so much this is exactly what I was looking for, recently bought a new house and you’re channel has bees so helpful keep up the great work.
Good idea and explanation...
To the builders "how about stop putting those damn things in?"
Really like this idea, and definitely need to clean the underlying glass before install
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I actually have the same style but old original all wood. I changed out all the glass and put thick plexiglass in it's place then i frosted for privacy. Very durable and hard to break
I have the 36x22 version on my front door, found on clearance at the local Lowe’s for about $35.
Oh man, that is a Smoking price!
Great idea! That can be a big help
I have something similar for my back door it's about a 2 ft square. It did not have any of those metal clips, you just loosen the frame enough so you can fold in those security flaps.
Great video, the installation guide was really helpful.
These are awesome! Should you have caulked around the original window frame before installing the new glass over it?
Great Video. Thank you for sharing
Very informative and interesting.
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing. Useful info!
You bet.
I have to point out that tempered glass does not have resistance to breakage. The “safety” aspect is that the pieces it comes apart in are not as sharp as regular glass so you don’t get cut. It is like the side/rear windows on an vehicle. Only resistance here is the invader would have two pieces of glass to break through instead of one.
That's a nice addon
great video, I have one window like this at my front door but my glass is 7x35 do you know if they make one this size? I did not see one. Thanks
Nice. Thanks for the how to.
You bet!
Another great video, Scott.
Thanks for the feedback!
@@EverydayHomeRepairs You bet. Keep up the great work.
I have these and they are amazing. My house faces the street and you could look through my sidelights into my living room from across the street. This solves that problem and they function great. Easy to install as well for diy. Great video.
I really need the full version of this! Hey, but I can't afford it. Oh well, on the Wishlist it goes.
Pretty cool idea, window tint is another alternative, different pros and cons to it but nice video!
I was thinking of ordering some frosted security film. I think that might even be more resilient to a crossbar or hammer. I like the idea of being able to draw back the blinds so went the ODL route. Thanks for the feedback!
@@EverydayHomeRepairs I’ve seen those before, I wish they made them in a way that was like a one way mirror, like some tint is so you can still see outside. Guess that’s what cameras are for though
Ultimate security would be zombie apocalypse style sliding metal plates that unroll and cover the windows LOL
@@DistinctGamer_ You Mean typical garage doors in most urban cities that have been broken into one too many times?
@@BDBD16 no, I mean from the futuristic movies (and cartoons) where a house goes on lockdown and all the openings to the house have steel plates that roll down and cover them. And most garage doors from my knowledge are either a hard plastic material, a lightweight metal with foam in it as support, or wood
@@DistinctGamer_ Security roll up doors are different.
I have a 7x36 side lights flush frame I cannot find any ODL blinds this size closest is a 10x38 but all are for raised frame?
My perfect door would come with an electric shock option for any one stepping on the stoop after midnight. Maybe also a siren, and maybe a light guaranteed bright enough o cause eye damage if they withstood the shock and the door knob area is touched. 😉😉
Bobby trapping is illegal
Great
I just changed my deadbolt to one that uses a key on both sides.
I was just always scared of a fire in the house and then someone needing to get out but not having the key.
@@EverydayHomeRepairs The key hangs on a hook that is not within reach of door but close by.
I believe code in the US requires any glass that close to an opening (door) must be tempered. Worth checking to see if the glass is already tempered.
so i subbed....and liked a need an internal blind for front door side window 17" by 67" any ideas?
I have sidelites that are 14 inches wide somebody could break the glass and slide right inside the house, any ideas?
For our house, its more likely a break-in would be attempted on the back door, rather than the front where they'd be very visible from the street. On our backdoor, I just got a piece of Lexan, about 24 inches square, and screwed it to our wooden door.
Love the idea of Lexan, but how much did that piece cost? How hard was it to drill a hole into it? Thank you!
@@auberjean6873 It looks like about $10/sq-ft for the least expensive style over at Home depot, so that's about $40. But that seems low to me. Lexan can be hard to work with - it tends to melt then re-solidify around the cutting tool. But I persevered and was able to do it, including a cut-out for the dead-bolt handle.
It’s an ok-looking add-on, but the sheen and color doesn’t match the trim around the window. Also I disagree with the significance of the security deterrence of this product. How does it really deter someone from trying to break in, if they can’t even see the extra layer of glass? There are plenty of decorative window options with built-metal tracery that would work a lot better. But if you really want blinds, and you’re in a rental or sometching, this is a cool cheap option.
My sidelights are 1/2 length of door, not full length, so I installed shorter ODL units. Safety people advise if there's a breakable glass IN or NEAR the deadbolt, it would be wise to install a 'double cylinder' deadbolt - it needs a key or keypad for BOTH sides, inner & outer.
Those people are morons. It's a bigger safety hazard in the event of a fire than it is a security feature.
Do these blinds come with those bottom spacers? Or did you purchase those separately?
I thought those were called Pocket Windows? Is Side light Vs Pocket Window regional?
Just put a deadbolt that is keyed on both outside and inside. A lot cheaper.🤓
I have a flush fame window, and I don't see any add on that fit that. Can you recommend one?
Same 🙄
I mean, most front doors around here have a big window right on the door. Many have a giant oval window almost as tall as the door itself! The concern isn’t only limited to “side lights.”
For sure, the patio one I installed is covering a full length window.
They make a door product as well. I've had one installed for over 10 years. Search for: ODL Add On Blinds for Raised Frame Doors
Cool product and video. Do you have a link to it?
Here is where I list both the sidelite and door blinds from ODL. www.amazon.com/shop/everydayhomerepairs/list/M0MM74E1LBUT?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
Excellent video. Just having trouble hearing you. I put on headphones and I hear you better. Might need to adjust your microphone, or have an auxiliary microphone on your shirt or something.
One suggestion I have with windows by doors and the such is to have a deadbolt that requires a key, from both inside AND outside and keep the key next to the door, where someone isn't likely to know where it is, unless they've been in your home. That lets you and those inside get out if they need to, and if someone on the outside breaks the window, they won't be able to unlock that door. I recommend the same for a storm door. Get one with thick glass and bars. My Grandpa had one. It needed a key to unlock inside and out so that if someone broke the glass, they would not be able to simply reach in and unlock it. To get into my Grandpa's house you would have had to pull the door out of the frame. I suppose the Fire Department could get in if they really had to also. But definitely blinds too. I am for privacy which is why I have one phone I keep in a Faraday bag, and no Alexis, or Echo, Or Google, or Siri speakers... Getting harder and harder to maintain privacy, especially if you need electrics and electronics.
A double-key deadbolt could prevent someone from escaping from the house in the event of a fire. Certainly the key could be hidden somewhere close by but out of reach of anyone breaking the window but trying to find that key in a dark, smoke-filled house could be problematic. I'm not sure if there's a better solution for securing doors with sidelights out there.
You mentioned increased security at the beginning….. but never really mentioned an obvious relatively inexpensive improvement. That deadbolt needs to be replaced with one that requires a key on both sides. No one living in a high risk environment with glass on or near an entry door should be using single cylinder deadbolts!
I agree completely with you there, I put that kind of deadbolts on all my doors, plus 4" screws into the streaker plates.
Thought those were illegal or against code now
My door is steel frame and as steel door industrial. For me I don't even want a window in the door.
0utstanding! 👍
The door and the doors glass is good now, hmm lets just break one of the other 10 windows downstairs and get in. 😅 thats like locking your truck doors but leaving the rear sliding glass window open...
Pretty sure my side light glass is stronger than the wood it's set in. Yay hurricane impact windows!
I don't think those tiny tabs are going to slow down a forced entry much. Cool product though.
I think he's counting on the tempered glass.
@@ellenruths Right, but you have to go with the weakest link, which is those clips.
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not my double cylinder dead bolts
Well, how nifty is that! 😎
Folks need to realize that breaking a door takes a few seconds for most people.
Get 3 inch screws and a larger strike plate. $10-$15 to get a much stronger door that will resist a ton more force than your standard 5/8 screws and tiny strike plate.
Yeah good point, I should have mentioned that as this door has a security strike plates and 3"screws 👍
2-cylinder deadbolt? A whole lot cheaper.....
You are really tall.
You said it’s tempered glass.. that’s not impressive.. now if it was laminated glass that would be a different story. Tempered glass breaks very easily lol
This is really silly - mostly for urban dwellers. Anyone actually wanting security will use filigreed steel bars on their doors and windows. A griz, for instance, coming through an unprotected door or window is just as threatening as a human marauder in East L.A. If you want security, get it right the first time, not after a devastating break-in!!
The devil invented side lights
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Interesting product but I highly doubt a few more panes of glass will deter a criminal. Breaking 3 windows is just as easy as breaking one.
Currently unavailable on Amazon, just like it showed in the video. Hmmmm.
That will not stop a burglar for 2 seconds, you should install a double keyed dead lock instead.
That’s why I have a double keyed deadbolt. No thumb latch inside.
This is against fire code (illegal) in most places if it's on an egress door. It may be legal for you, but others should check before installing. Even if legal, they are considered unsafe unless there is an alternate means of egress immediately adjacent that doesn't require a key.
That sounds horrible if I need to leave my house in a hurry.
Yeah, every time I hear that I think of a fire and someone not having a key. Not a good idea in my book.
My sidelight panel is hurricane rated, no one is going to get through it.
Nice!
Door handle is upside down
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I’m sorry, but that adds zero security to the sidelights.
This whole video is sadly just an ad for this product, and it’s not a real security product.
Very sad that we have to live in times where you need to consider "another" way of keeping low lives out of our homes.
Useless for security and way too expensive.