# DIY Install Window Locks
Things You'll Need
- Screw-down clasp-style keyed window lock set
- Marking pen or pencil
- Nail
- Hammer
- Screwdriver
Instructions
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Inspect your window and locate the center point to attach your lock. Note that wood-framed windows can have locks installed along their sides and not just at the bottom.
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Position the receiver and clasp of your lock on the center point and mark their hole placements on the window with a marker or pencil.
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Use a 1-inch nail and hammer to place pilot holes where you will screw down the receiver.
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Position the clasp of your lock on the center point and mark its hole placement on the window with a marker or pencil.
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Use a 1-inch nail and hammer to place pilot holes where you will screw down the clasp.
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Screw down both the receiver and the clasp. Test the lock to make sure that it aligns correctly and that the key functions correctly. Make adjustments as needed.
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