Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I wanted a security door so I can leave my front door open for the breeze without having to worry about some creep walking in on me and my family. My local big box store carries this model, so I was able to check it out before I bought. They actually sold it for much less than Amazon (just over $200). The door is simple to install and looks great! The screen is perforated steel with holes small enough to keep bigger bugs out. It's strong, so you don't have to worry about someone breaking through the screen and unlocking your door, which is one of the selling points for me. They told me that I should treat the wood, but I haven't yet. I really don't mind the color it came in, and I've just been lazy. There are screws on the inside that holds the wood accents onto the steel screen, but the guy at the store recommended against removing the wood to stain because the screws may not go back as tight. The frame is in 3 pieces: left, right, and top. It does not come with a bottom frame, so if you don't want a space at the bottom, you can mount a piece of 2x4 redwood on your threshold, and it will look fine. If you angle the ends and paint it, it would look great, which is on my short list. I did a 1-man install, and only ran into 1 issue. I didn't pay attention to which way the frame on the hardware side sat, so after installing, I had to cut it off to flip it around because my door hardware wouldn't catch, so the door would not close. Totally my fault. Here is what I used to do the install: * Drill/Driver + Drill Bits * Level * One-Way Driving Tool (had to purchase) * 2 lag screws to temporarily hold the frame/door down while I drilled out the other holes * 3 - 2x4s to lift the door up to the proper height for the install * Ladder (to install the top rail) * Scotch Tape (I don't like marking my walls, so I lay down scotch tape and mark my holes on the tape instead) * Pencil * New Deadbolt + Door Handle I bought shims in case my door casing wasn't straight, but I didn't need to use them. Super simple to do all by myself, and best of all, it provides security without looking like a security door!