Compared with standard locks, keyless locks are more convenient and secure. There are no physical keys to lose or would be thieves to copy. Nor is there an open keyway to pick from the outside. These ...

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, there were more than 1.7 million burglaries last year with losses totaling about $3.9 billion. Here are some tips to protect your home. A door's weak and ...

Several steps to a full DIY home-security system will stop intruders in their tracks. Fitting a deadbolt is just one of those steps—and it's one of the quickest, easiest, and cheapest DIY ...

Besides the kick-in test, technicians spent weeks sawing, picking, wrenching and drilling to see how secure locks are. In all, Consumer Reports tested 19 locks. "If you have a standard door lock like ...