Are double-keyed deadbolts legal? Are they safer? More secure? Great questions. First, let's define a double-keyed deadbolt. It's a deadbolt that locks from the inside and the outside with a key. This ...

The new and improved Arrow E Series status indicator deadbolt provides the ultimate in privacy assurance with bold visual indicators on BOTH the inside and outside of the door. The Arrow E Series ...

Installing high-quality deadbolts and door locks on all your home's exterior door entry points is an essential first line of defense in deterring intruders. While no lock is ever 100 percent ...

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 ...

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There are many things you can do to boost home security, such as adding an alarm system or getting a guard dog, but unless you have working deadbolt locks and actually use them, your home isn't secure ...

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 ...

LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kwikset ®, in an effort to demonstrate the superior pick-resistance of the award-winning SmartKey ® Signature Series ™ deadbolt with BumpGuard ™ protection, ...

Dear Tim: Several door locks at my home don’t work properly. When I try to extend the deadbolt lock, it will not turn all of the way. Several other regular door locks and deadbolts in my home are hard ...