Mail slots are convenient for mail carriers, but intruders may also take advantage of them. Burglars are known to slip wires and cords through vulnerable mail slots (or even a hand) to unlock front doors.1 Other potential breaches can occur with weak front doors and dark corners of your home’s exterior. After all, what is a mail slot but a covered hole in your door?
In order to keep thieves out, here are some tips about fortifying your mail slot and upgrading the rest of your home’s safety.