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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you have a deadbolt installed on the front door of your home, you might be under the impression that you’re doing everything in your power to keep you and your family safe. But that might not be ...

Several steps to a full DIY home-security system will stop intruders in their tracks. Fitting a deadbolt is just one of those steps—and it's one of the quickest, easiest, and cheapest DIY ...