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 defense is not very reliable...
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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 several tips for homeowners and...
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 a lost house key to...
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 if you want to safeguard...
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 doesn’t help you now. So,...
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 and keep the drive in...