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I'd be willing to bet that most people don't realize how shoddy the hardware is on their entry doors. A lot of homes built in the last 20 years use 3/4” maybe 1” wood screws to secure doorknob/deadbolt strike plates and hinges to the doorframe. Sure the door hangs, shuts and locks properly but those screws are likely only penetrating soft pine doorframe trim at best. An angry eight-year-old could kick most of these doors in given existing hardware. The Door Armor Max combo (Formally EZ Armor) set is a pretty nice solution that adds a much-needed hardware upgrade for extra security. It comes with a 48” door jamb shield (essentially it’s a 48” long strike plate), 2 door shields for your door lock and deadbolt and two hinge shields. Everything gets secured with 3-1/2” or 2-1/2” hardened steel screws. The pre-drilled holes in all of the hardware are set back just enough in the doorframe to ensure the screws get anchored to the studs when installing (not just the soft pine doorframe itself). This alone is huge from a reinforcement standpoint. Installation is pretty straightforward but I would caution that you need a fair amount of clearance between your doorframe and the jam shield and door reinforcement shields. In my case I had a full 1/4” (1/2 CM) gap allowing me to install everything without having to chisel or router anything. Even with that large of a gap it was a relatively tight fit. That said, once everything was installed my door closed and locked perfectly. Just something to keep in mind if you're considering this or any other door reinforcement kit. Additionally, be cognizant of the 2-1/2 inch screws that are used on the door shields as they may interfere with your doors hardware (doorknob and/or deadbolt) because of their length. Also, driving those 3-1/2 inch screws (even if you pre-drill pilot holes as recommended) into the wooden studs is not a task that most electric screwdrivers will be up for. I used and highly recommend a good electric impact driver. If you have the clearance or are willing to chisel away I would highly recommend this cost-effective upgrade for securing any entry door to your home or business.