The biggest drawback to a mortise lock is the skill needed to install it. Because the frame of the door must be carved out to accommodate the lock body, familiarity with woodworking and the tools of ...

Mechanical locks secure doors as either deadbolts or door-handle devices. Keys serve as the means to unlock these mechanical locks, and possessing a working key determines who can access secured areas ...

More than 120,000 safes — including three gun safes designed for secure firearm storage — got recalled Thursday because their biometric locks might not limit access to the person with the right ...

Home security has advanced far beyond padlocks and deadbolts. Today, smart locks offer convenience and remote control, but ...

You can leave your keys on the kitchen table now. A smart lock promises to notice you arriving, open with a tap, and keep bad actors out with modern encryption. The question nagging at the back of ...