We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Installing door latches can be a pain, and truth be known, you likely aren't replacing your door locks as often as you should. Luckily, Ryobi ...

Q: I have a wooden entry door with a locking handle, but no deadbolt. I want to install one to make the door more secure. How do I do this? A: Having a door without a deadbolt is like mashed potatoes ...

Q: I recently had a break-in at my house. The intruder kicked in my front door, which split the jamb where the door latch locks. My friend and I want to replace the jamb ourselves but fear we will get ...

A. A carpentry question — love this! Don’t you just love old houses? My house is circa 1863, but I have new doors; I couldn’t take it anymore! The problem usually is with the position of the strike ...

Deadbolt locks are the first line of defense in home security. Here is how to install a deadbolt lock in a steel exterior door for added security. First, determine the height where your deadbolt lock ...

Deactivation of the safety lock-and-latch mechanism is a simple, but effective technique for opening jammed doors that all rescue personnel should be familiar with. This evolution can be considered an ...