How a weekend lock picker can help make your home safer—or at least help you talk to a locksmith with confidence.
Create a lock pick and a tension wrench using paperclips. Once done, insert the tension wrench on the bottom part of the keyhole. Turn the tension wrench. Place the pick on the upper part of the keyhole then jiggle it upward. Look for the pins then push them until the lock opens. Wit...
“When you’re securing your home, make sure you’re using a Grade 1 deadbolt with a 1-inch throw to maximize security. A throw is the actual bolt that slides into the door jamb and locks the door.”– Chris Taylor, licensed locksmith who has been with Kwikset for 30 years “No matt...
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Kwikset’s new Matter-enabled smart lock is now available This premium smart lock is small, stylish, and among the fastest on the market Eufy’s new smart lock is the company’s first with Matter support If you’re not ready for an all-digital door, you’ll be glad to know that many...
U-Lock– To keep bed frame from moving, a U-lock can be attached to the wheel and link its shackle to a stationary object on the floor. In this way, you can easily remove the U-lock with the key and move the bed when you want it. ...
you're either locked out or can't secure your home if you leave. Keyless locks though don't have keys to lose or even a keyhole to pick. The model I chose to install, theKwikset Obsidian, is an extreme example of this. It's more mysterious glass obelisk than a standard lock. The ...
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