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Crushed Carpet
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dents? It's an easy problem to fix... |
There are two choices, a single cylinder lock which opens
with a key from the outside and a knob on the inside; a
double cylinder opens with a key on the inside and out.
Deadbolts come with specific instructions and a template.
First tape the template in place over the door and use an
awl or large nail to mark the center points for the lock
cylinder and bolt. 
Use a hole saw to drill through the door. Prevent
splintering by drilling until the saw just breaks the
surface of the opposite side. Then remove the hole saw and
start again on the other side. 
A spade bit will make the latch hole in the side of the
door, just remember to keep the drill level. 
Then chisel out some wood for the face and strike plates.
Insert the bolt through the side of the door. Trace a
template of the faceplate. Close the door and mark the
jamb for the strike plate. Trace that too. Place a chisel
against the door and tap it in to cut the outline of your
pattern. With the beveled end of your chisel facing
downward and held at a forty-five degree angle make a
series of cuts about a quarter inch apart along the
pattern. Then run the chisel in the other direction to
chip away the waste. 
Insert the bolt through the door and screw it into place.
Then screw the front and back of the deadbolt in place.
Bore a hole for the bolt in the doorjamb. 
Screw the strike plate in place all you have to do is test
your new lock.