To add to the all-around security of your home, add deadbolt locks to your front, side and back doors. A cylinder deadbolt, operated by a key from the outside and a thumb turn from the inside, is a ...

December 26, 2014 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Deadbolt locks are the first line of defense in home security. Here is how to install a deadbolt lock in a ...

Q: Like everyone, I am concerned about security. I live here with my two young daughters. I want to install a good-quality deadbolt on the back door, and I don't know what to buy. Please help. A: ...

Dear James: We would like to install a new classy real stained wood front door. I would like an attractive, secure lockset to go with it, but there are so many to choose from. Which are best? — Mike A ...

• Before buying the new lockset make sure the door closes smoothly and the bolt hole on the door and the jamb match. If the door hangs crooked, use shims between the hinge and the jamb to correct the ...

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 ...

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, ...

Question: We would like to install a new classy real stained wood front door. I would like an attractive, secure lockset to go with it, but there are so many to choose from. Which are best? Answer: ...

We recently moved into an apartment and the door to our unit only had a keyed doorknob lock (push button inside). Not being comfortable with that minimal level of protection, we had a locksmith ...

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 ...