Although most advanced and higher-end locks require legitimate picking tools to be broken, improvised lock picks can be used to crack low-end or improvised locking systems. To create these lock ...

There are many practical and legal reasons to learn lock picking, (we covered this last week in our guide on how to use your dark side for good) but the picks can be expensive and hard to obtain ...

How a weekend lock picker can help make your home safer—or at least help you talk to a locksmith with confidence.

Easier than you think. As YouTube has proven, even little kids can pick a lock. Make sure that your deadbolt isn't dead-easy to crack open. The DIY experts at Stack Exchange offer answers on ...

Smart home technology has turned the humble door lock into something far more sophisticated. Here's what you need to consider before purchasing a smart lock for your home.