We talk about survival and prepardness what about the home?

[Irving]

Recently had to reimburse a $1,000 winch-out by a guy that couldn't get cell service in the middle of nowhere near Hanksville, UT. He got stuck on a washed out county road and couldn't get cell service. He was able to briefly get through to 911 and they GPS located him and called a local tow service to go get him.

Jim, great timing on this thread. Just moved to a new place and have yet to do due diligence on security. We NEED to do so in this neighborhood, as there are break-ins and gang issues (from what the neighbors tel me).

My first issue is that I need to finish changing the locks on the doors. My back door already has a hole for the old lock, but it is too small for the new lock. Anyone know any tricks I can use to get this done since there is no where for the pilot bit on my hole-saw to go? I'd greatly appreciate some advise.

[Omicron]

My first issue is that I need to finish changing the locks on the doors. My back door already has a hole for the old lock, but it is too small for the new lock. Anyone know any tricks I can use to get this done since there is no where for the pilot bit on my hole-saw to go? I'd greatly appreciate some advise.

Yup, just need a C-clamp and a couple of pieces of scrap plywood or OSB, etc. Here ya go:

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/skil...193167,00.html