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 ...

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 ...

Dear James: We would like to install a new classy real stained wood front door. I would like an attractive, secure lockset to go with it, but there are so many to choose from. Which are best? — Mike A ...

In this video, I demonstrate the installation of a prehung exterior door in my workshop. The door is a steel pre-hung model ...

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 ...

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, ...

Traditional mechanical lock vs Smart electronic lock? This is a time when we are abandoning physical mechanical locks and keys, and embracing biometric keys and electronic locks. But the revolution ...

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 ...