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 ...

Smart locks come in all shapes and sizes. Some models have their own deadbolt hardware, while others, like the second-generation Apple HomeKit-enabled August Smart Lock, retrofit to a wide variety of ...

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 come a long way, from the traditional padlocks to smart home locks. Modern smart locks, such as video doorbells and fingerprint access, have proven more efficient, convenient, and ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

As the husband of a hospital worker and father of an infant, I’m constantly disinfecting everything around our home because of the coronavirus, especially the door knobs after my wife gets home from ...

The PowerTrax Lock Right is one of the best known "lunchbox lockers" on the market. We talked about a few generalities of different types of lockers here. We've installed and used several Lock Rights ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. There has never been a shortage of ways to make a front door smarter, but most of them asked homeowners to trade style for ...

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 ...

Xiaomi has released the Self-Install Smart Lock, a retrofit device that attaches to existing door locks without requiring drilling or permanent modifications. The lock mounts over standard cylinders ...

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