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Building a solid home security system requires multiple products working in tandem, though not all upgrades need to fall into the high-tech category. For example ...

When the folks over at PinMeTo moved into a new office, they were dismayed to find out an extra key would run them a whopping 500 sek (~$75 USD). Instead, they decided to build their own automatic ...

Recommended for high security interior door and cabinet applications where electromagnetic locks are not required. The SDC family of electric bolt locks include long life solenoid driven direct throw ...

[OldGrover] bought a Weiser electronic lock. Only 6 months after installing it, the keypad stopped working. Instead of just accepting this, [OldGrover] built a better button pad for his lock. He ...

Unless you're driving around in some '80s econobox, chances are you have electric door locks in your car. As with anything, these electric locks will eventually wear out, leaving you to use a physical ...