Thinking about adding a smart lock to your home? Once you’ve installed a smart lock, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without the device. A good smart lock will add layers of security to your house, ...

A broken front door lock is the headache nobody needs. Whether it’s rust, wear and tear or even an attempted break-in, a broken deadbolt calls for repairs ASAP. But there’s a problem: You want a new ...

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Smart entry locks are the biggest improvement to home security since the lock-and-key system was invented more than a thousand years ago. In many cases, smart locks dispense with physical keys ...

When it comes to smart locks, all models essentially fall into two categories. The first category will be familiar to most people, as these are traditional smart locks built to replace your existing ...

Locks operated with keys were first invented 4,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. These locks were far simpler than today's, but their operating principles were the same. Is it any wonder that most of ...

Before disassembling anything on your door, you should check a few things. Make sure your door closes easily and all the way. If you need to give it an extra shove or pull up or down on hinges, a ...