Instead, try cleaning and lubricating the lock. Close Doors Gently: Slamming doors can misalign the lock mechanism or cause ...

Most exterior doors have a lock at the door handle and a deadbolt lock installed slightly higher on the door. Consider ...

Door Lock Ratings Protect your home and family with the best door lock or smart lock. Some door locks offer extra security with deadbolt and spring-bolt reinforcement technology.

The caretaker, Mila, is oddly nosy, the only thing in the fridge is vodka, and the rental instructions have one unsettling rule: “Always close and lock the patio door.” After trying to call a ...

Let’s get the bad out of the way first. The Wyze Lock Bolt doesn’t offer Wi-Fi support. That means you’ll need to be close to your door to access its functionality on your phone. If you pair ...

allowing the jaw to engage and lock around it. The latch post is shaped like a loop so that when the door is closed, the jaw closes around it, keeping it in place. If the latch jaw is stuck closed, it ...

And with some of the latest models, you can even unlock your door with just your face! Smart locks deliver lots of other benefits, too. They invariably have logging systems, so you can keep track ...

AAA recommends heating water until it reaches a lukewarm to warm temperature, then pouring it over the car doors and locks to try to quickly thaw the ice. Hand sanitizer can help thaw ice on your ...

Forget keys! The best smart locks we've tested are secure, easy to install, and provide several convenient ways to control who can access your home and when. I'm PCMag's managing editor for ...