Ever seen a lock with a round key and thought what wizardry it is? That’s a tubular lock, although some folks call it an Ace, ...

Smart locks exist to solve the most common of problems: Forgetting whether you locked the door, losing your keys or needing to let a friend in when you're at work. A smart lock can handle all this and ...

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Many crimes involve intruders coming through a home’s front door. That’s why you need a good deadbolt. Not ready to buy? You can probably make your current door lock more secure with a simple tweak.

It’s 8:30 Wednesday morning, and there’s already a line out the door at the key shop in the Facilities and Services building. Rows of shining keys hang from a large corkboard behind the counter, and ...

If you are worried about the safety of your property or the people who live or work there, rekeying locks can be an easy and economical solution to preserve the security of your house or company. This ...

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