Longer door hinge screws don't have enough reach on the house side, now what?

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deckeda wrote:
I (the deadbolt uses a key on the inside as well, not a lever, and the key is is not kept in the door.)

That is a safety issue. In this part of the country it’s not allowed via building codes. What if you need to make a quick emergency exit and can’t get to the key?

Also, make sure the screws you get are long enough to bite into the jack stud at least an inch.