When we moved into our current house, all of the doors – interior and exterior – had tarnished brass door knobs and hinges that had seen better days. One of the first doors we decided to update was ...

Q: Like everyone, I am concerned about security. I live here with my two young daughters. I want to install a good-quality deadbolt on the back door, and I don't know what to buy. Please help. A: ...

Is there anything more frustrating than being locked out of your Corvette and having to wait God-knows-how-long for a locksmith? How about being locked out because the key broke off in the door? Still ...

Whether you're building a new home, making an addition, or doing some serious remodeling, you may find yourself with the task ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...