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We understand that not everyone is comfortable with the idea of cutting a hole in their front door. But a peephole is a handy upgrade. It’s a small, but mighty addition to your front door that provides the security of knowing who is at your door without having to open it to find out.

Here’s how it works: The viewer’s optical lens, with a wide angle for maximum viewing, gives you the distinct advantage of seeing the person at the door without them knowing it. Most are designed to fit in exterior doors 1 3/8 inch to 2 inches thick. You’ll see them sold in the “door security hardware” section of home centers and hardware stores. To find a peephole door viewer sold online, type “door peephole viewer” into a search engine.

A handyman will charge $91, including labor and material, to install a door viewer. However, a handy homeowner can buy the device for $20, install it, and save 78%. Admittedly, cutting a hole in your front door can be intimidating. The directions that come with the device are about locating the peephole so it's at a comfortable viewing height, and about how to install the device.

Pro Cost: $91 — DIY Cost: $20 — Pro time: 2.7
DIY Time: 3.5 — DIY Savings: $71 — Percent Saved: 78%

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