If you’re on the fence about securing your home against intruders, here are some numbers from the FBI Crime Data Explorer that might push you onto the “guess I better do it” side. Over a two-year ...

The sanctity of the home is its promise of safety, a principle that becomes paramount for families with young children. As ...

A smart lock is often one of the first types of smart tech someone encounters, and for the past few years, CES has been a treasure trove of smart lock technology from a dozen different companies. This ...

If you can’t kick it in, you’d better go looking for a window or a battering ram. Learn How to Unlock a Locked Door Knob without a Key Knowing how to unlock a locked door knob without a key can be a ...

In high-end multifamily properties, architects are specifying non-corrosive hardware and finishes, such as stainless steel or aluminim, that not only look good but also use energy-efficient materials.

The formal simplicity of Sebastian Herkner’s new door handles for Italian brand Ento conceals a deeper story. Featuring smooth forms and a soft curve, the handle design, Herkner explains, is inspired ...

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus door lock to find out if it's ...

With support for Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit–including Apple’s ‘home key’ NFC tech that works with the iPhone and Apple Watch–this new Plus version of the Schlage Encode addresses the ...

Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy, but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have People’s Choice, in ...

A tech company has replaced its door knobs with foot handles in its battle to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Charles Caruana, from Craigieburn, north of Melbourne, shared video of the clever ...

With a Paperclip If you have an inside door with a push-button knob that’s locked, getting into it shouldn’t be too much of an ordeal. These knobs lock for privacy, but they aren’t really meant to ...