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Whether you have a family to protect or you live alone, extra security is never a bad idea. While standard door locks will do a decent job, there are many other locks with added security to give you ...

Building a solid home security system requires multiple products working in tandem, though not all upgrades need to fall into the high-tech category. For example ...

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 ...

In a world where we lock our homes daily, it’s no surprise that smart door locks are becoming more common. Instead of carrying a bunch of keys, you can now unlock your door with your fingerprint, ...

A smart lock offers convenience to busy households, allowing you to unlock your door without reaching into your pocket for that elusive key. Many can be unlocked by the proximity of a smartphone or ...

There’s nothing that says “welcome” like a beautiful, well-maintained front entry. But the door or doors that separate your home from the rest of the world should do more than simply add curb appeal.

Apple stores in the U.S. are now selling an exterior door lock that can be unlocked by a user's Apple Watch or iPhone. When the $329 Level Lock+ is installed in a door, users can unlock and relock ...