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 ...

Measure the width and height of your old door along each side to determine its position. Also, measure the positions of the hinges, strike plate, and handle/deadbolt boreholes. Round the longest ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

A home improvement project doesn’t have to take hours or require multiple tools. Sometimes it can be a quick task that makes a big difference. Locking and unlocking the doors to our homes is part of ...

Resistance to kick-in as sold is how well the lock survived increasingly forceful impacts using the hardware it comes with. Kick-in reinforced is the same test using an aftermarket Box Strike in place ...