Getting your door locks to work like they should isn’t just a matter of convenience, but of safety as well—taking the hassle out of dealing with your door locks will make you more likely to practice ...

October 6, 2023 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Installing either a high-quality deadbolt or a smart lock can make your front door more secure. The mechanisms ...

A home improvement project doesn’t have to take hours or require multiple tools. Sometimes it can be a quick task that makes a big difference. Locking and unlocking the doors to our homes is part of ...

Many of the deadbolt locks tested by Consumer Reports lack the level of protection you might want or expect. In our labs, a few well-placed kicks or a couple of minutes under assault from a cordless ...

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Many crimes involve intruders coming through a home’s front door. That’s why you need a good deadbolt. Not ready to buy? You can probably make your current door lock more secure with a simple tweak.