Whether you're building a new home, making an addition, or doing some serious remodeling, you may find yourself with the task ...

With a Paperclip If you have an inside door with a push-button knob that’s locked, getting into it shouldn’t be too much of an ordeal. These knobs lock for privacy, but they aren’t really meant to ...

TCL has launched a new budget-friendly smart lock that incorporates all of the electronics into a door knob, making it easy to install on interior home doors that don’t have a dedicated dead bolt. The ...

Upgrade your home security with wireless cameras that includes HomeKit compatibility. HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do ...

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As the husband of a hospital worker and father of an infant, I’m constantly disinfecting everything around our home because of the coronavirus, especially the door knobs after my wife gets home from ...

There are four basic categories of door knobs. These include; dummy knobs, entrance door knobs, passage door knobs, and privacy door knobs. Locks are not only a key part of your house security, they ...

In high-end multifamily properties, architects are specifying non-corrosive hardware and finishes, such as stainless steel or aluminim, that not only look good but also use energy-efficient materials.

It is fundamentally against both the IBC and IFC codes to physically lock doors in occupied buildings — preventing occupants to freely exit in the case of a fire (Note: There are some exceptions, and ...

The K1 can be opened using your fingerprint, a PIN code, a key, or TCL’s mobile app. The K1 can be opened using your fingerprint, a PIN code, a key, or TCL’s mobile app. is a senior reporter who’s ...