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 ...

Is there anything more frustrating than being locked out of your Corvette and having to wait God-knows-how-long for a locksmith? How about being locked out because the key broke off in the door? Still ...

Compared with standard locks, keyless locks are more convenient and secure. There are no physical keys to lose or would be thieves to copy. Nor is there an open keyway to pick from the outside. These ...

Deadbolt locks are the first line of defense in home security. Here is how to install a deadbolt lock in a steel exterior door for added security. First, determine the height where your deadbolt lock ...

In this video, I partnered with Home Depot to demonstrate how to install the Schlage Connect keyless deadbolt on my own door. I also answer the top 5 most common questions about this smart lock, ...

Dear Dennis: The handle on the screen door, especially one leading to the backyard, often gets more abuse than other doors. It is used more by the kids, often carrying things, and it fatigues and ...

Protecting your home from intruders is as simple as locking your doors and windows, right? Wrong! According to security experts, 76% of burglars break into your home using the front door and a ...

If your home has a lot of interior doors that lock, sooner or later, you’re bound to lose the key or lock it inside the room (if the door even has a key), or discover your toddler has locked himself ...

A smart lock offers convenience to busy households, allowing you to unlock your door without reaching into your pocket for that elusive key. Many can be unlocked by the proximity of a smartphone or ...

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, ...