By Mary Boone If no new holes are needed in the door or door jamb, replacing a handset is a fairly straightforward, DIY job. A properly locked door is your first line of defense against intruders. Of course, that...
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By Robert Taylor Getting locked out of the house is inconvenient at the least, and at the worst, it can be downright dangerous. Most people panic when it happens, but there are ways to resolve the situation. Below are...
By Hunker Losing keys can be a frustrating experience, especially if there are no spares inside or neighbors with a spare. It can also be a matter of security to find the best and most efficient way to replace...
By Consumer Reports Home safes might not be the best place for your precious jewelry, rare coins, or 1952 Mickey Mantle rookie card. For those kinds of treasures, a safe-deposit box at a bank probably offers more protection. But...
By Ashley Gebert You’re locked out of your house. Of course, you don’t realize the key isn’t in your hand until after the door shuts behind you. You remember leaving your keys on the kitchen counter, but that certainly...
By Glenn Fleishman Backing up your data is important, and using Time Machine is a great way to do it. But do you need to go even further? “Should you, say, go so far as to clone a drive...
By Our Pastimes If you fail to write down the combination to a safe or if you lose the paper on which you jotted it down, you find yourself in a situation in which you need to open the...
By Consumer Reports The time has come to choose a door lock. Here are a few tips to consider as you decided which is right for you. 1. Learn Lock Lingo The deadbolts we’ve tested, both conventional and smart,...
By Staff Security cameras have become a common sight in public places like malls, banks, schools, hospitals, airports, and road intersections, but did you know that they’re also becoming an increasingly important part of residential security systems? Just as...
By HomeAdvisor Home security is an important aspect of any residential property. In fact, installing home security equipment can actually save you money on insurance premiums in some cases! There are plenty of devices on the market, ranging from...