Over half of burglaries involve criminals forcibly entering a home, according to the FBI—and many of them come in through the front door. That’s why you need a good deadbolt. Not ready to buy?

Blacksmith artist Max Randolph designs and forges a locking mechanism for the smaller "man door" set within the massive ...

Deciding on the proper exterior hardware for your front door ... whether it's a traditional deadbolt, smart lock, or a mortise lock system. Then research which handle sets will work with the system ...

This new and inexpensive lock provides access via PIN, fingerprint recognition, or physical key, but it doesn't have any type ...

Replacing deteriorated outdoor hardware is a worthy task. However, as with any home improvement, assume it won’t go smoothly.

scanners and the ability to unlock your door using your Apple Watch. Generally, there are two types of smart locks: full-on deadbolt replacements and deadbolt adapters. The former replaces your ...

You can use yours to automatically open up when you're carrying shopping to the door, to give access to loved ... then either hop down to the more in-depth entry, or head straight to a retailer ...

Whether it’s for aesthetics or to keep rain and wind out of your garage, updating the garage door trim can do a lot with just a little effort. Is your garage door seal losing the battle against ...

Read about different French door types in our guide, which breaks down interior and exterior French door sizes and provides tips for taking accurate measurements. Interior French doors give your ...

By Daniel Wroclawski Updated by Daniel Bortz Over half of burglaries involve criminals forcibly entering a home, according to ...