You’ll need to replace the lock set as the button latch within the inside handle is worn or bent. Given this is an outside door you should get a deadbolt installed either within the same handle plate or independently. The easiest way is to go to the local hardware store with a good set of pictures so you can get the same model. If you have the make and model that would be even better! You might find there is a second version with the dead bolt.
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You’ll need to replace the lock set as the button latch within the inside handle is worn or bent. Given this is an outside door you should get a deadbolt installed either within the same handle plate or independently.
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The easiest way is to go to the local hardware store with a good set of pictures so you can get the same model. If you have the make and model that would be even better! You might find there is a second version with the dead bolt.
Adding the deadbolt is not overly hard if you have access to the needed tools.
Here’s a useful link: [https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/all-about-locks|This Old House - All About Locks]
You’ll need to replace the lock set as the button latch within the inside handle is worn or bent. Given this is an outside door you should get a deadbolt installed either within the same handle plate or independently. The easiest way is to go to the local hardware store with a good set of pictures so you can get the same model. If you have the make and model that would be even better! You might find there is a second version with the dead bolt.
Adding the deadbolt is not overly hard if you have access to the needed tools.
Here’s a useful link: [https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/all-about-locks|This Old House - All About Locks]