Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

The home automation sector's move to the mainstream has introduced consumers to innovative new products from startups and industry stalwarts alike, one being the Kevo lock from Kwikset, a ...

Many of the deadbolt locks tested by Consumer Reports lack the level of protection you might want or expect. In our labs, a few well-placed kicks or a couple of minutes under assault from a cordless ...

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 ...

Abode is the best home security system and includes compatibility with HomeKit. HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with ...

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This $80 lock won’t work with your phone—or your smart home system—but it is a sturdy and secure way to add PIN-, fingerprint-, or key-controlled access to your entry doors. Brinks is probably the ...

Q: I have a wooden entry door with a locking handle, but no deadbolt. I want to install one to make the door more secure. How do I do this? A: Having a door without a deadbolt is like mashed potatoes ...

Philips’ entry-level electronic deadbolt lacks any wireless features, but it’s better than the average dumb lock and it doesn’t cost much. Philips makes a vast range of smart home gear, but it only ...