Many of the deadbolt locks tested by Consumer Reports lack the level of protection you might want or expect. In our labs, a few well-placed kicks or a couple of minutes under assault from a cordless ...

This article was updated with new information in January 2026. Having your car stolen is not only a huge inconvenience and expense; it weakens your sense of security. In many cases, crimes like this ...

A smart lock offers convenience to busy households, allowing you to unlock your door without reaching into your pocket for that elusive key. Many can be unlocked by the proximity of a smartphone or ...

The Riponex X10 Ultra Smart Lock also lets you wave your hand over it to unlock it, thanks to palm-based vein scanning.

CHICO — I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with business owner and locksmith Jason Montague, a very nice man who recently opened up a new locksmith business in Chico. Montague has owned Giles ...