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Old 06-02-2013, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by lovsthosebigdogs View Post
But if your front door opens outward and you open it a crack to see who is there someone could pull it out of your hands and open it up and you would have a harder time stopping them from getting it away from you and coming inside. You couldn't shut it against them as easily. Isn't thata true or am I missing something here?
I agree with you. From the homeowner's position, it would be easier to push a door closed from the inside than pull it closed. You can throw all your weight at the door.