Smart locks come in all shapes and sizes. Some models have their own deadbolt hardware, while others, like the second-generation Apple HomeKit-enabled August Smart Lock, retrofit to a wide variety of ...

To add to the all-around security of your home, add deadbolt locks to your front, side and back doors. A cylinder deadbolt, operated by a key from the outside and a thumb turn from the inside, is a ...

Thinking about adding a smart lock to your home? Once you’ve installed a smart lock, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without the device. A good smart lock will add layers of security to your house, ...

Technology has affected almost every aspect of the daily life of modern man. This being said, it would seem that some menial tasks have been overlooked, like installing a doorknob. However, the hand ...

Q: Like everyone, I am concerned about security. I live here with my two young daughters. I want to install a good-quality deadbolt on the back door, and I don't know what to buy. Please help. A: ...

As a mom to six kids in rural Nebraska, it’s been hard for me to accept that the world is changing. Except for a few years in Omaha, I’ve lived in small rural communities almost all my life. It’s ...

I decided to test out smart locks and I ended up smarting. Granted, if I had a modern mass-manufactured door, the promise of a 10-minute installation might have been true. And maybe I caught the apps ...

The PowerTrax Lock Right is one of the best known "lunchbox lockers" on the market. We talked about a few generalities of different types of lockers here. We've installed and used several Lock Rights ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. At $65, which is its typical discounted pricing, the smart lock is reasonably priced. But most importantly, it's a great choice for any DIYer ...

August's line of retrofit smart locks make it easy to bring your front door into your smart home. The newest model, the $250 August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, is the smallest yet and it's also smarter than its ...