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 ...

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.

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 ...

Then comes the mortise locks which are professional and durable. These are heavy-duty locks which are installed inside a pocket cut into the door. They often combine a latch and deadbolt in one unit.

House Safety Guide: Types of Locks Every Home Owner Should Know About: By Aarushi Bose Home security has become one of those everyday things we think about more often than we admit. Maybe it is the ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...