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 ...

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, ...

Home security has advanced far beyond padlocks and deadbolts. Today, smart locks offer convenience and remote control, but ...

As a mom to six kids in rural Nebraska, it’s been hard for me to accept that the world is changing. Except for a few years in Omaha, I’ve lived in small rural communities almost all my life. It’s ...

Q: My front door needs updating. I am thinking of updating the locks, so how do I switch out my old lock for a new one? A: There are plenty of easy-to-install keyed and passage lock sets, and any ...

I decided to test out smart locks and I ended up smarting. Granted, if I had a modern mass-manufactured door, the promise of a 10-minute installation might have been true. And maybe I caught the apps ...

Good door locks and deadbolts can wear out, but only after heavy use for many years. It is possible for an inexpensive lock to fail in a few years. I have door locks in my home that operate smoothly ...

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 ...