Door Locks

When should you change the locks
When should you change the locks
Door Locks
When you move into a new home that has been owned by someone else before, it would be a good idea to change the locks. The same situation has to happen when you lose your keys, given the fact that changing a lock is not such a hard job to do. Som ...

How to use rim locks
How to use rim locks
Door Locks
Although rim locks are used as locking devices, they can even replace latches or locks. The first rim locks were used in Europe a few centuries ago and because of this long period of time, now they can be found in many different types and designs ...

Tips for installing a child safety lock
Tips for installing a child safety lock
Door Locks
Until your child doesn’t start to walk, you are safe; but after that you may think of using some safety locks for doors and windows. Reading carefully the following tips over how to install correctly a door lock can help in the future, when you’l ...

Installation of a deadlock
Installation of a deadlock
Door Locks
A deadlock or a dead bolt as it is known, is a very good choice for the protection of your apartment, house, office or any other place you want to lock. Installing a dead bolt can be done even by yourself and the entire job shouldn’t take more th ...

Advantages of a mortise lock
Advantages of a mortise lock
Door Locks
The mortise lock needs to be installed inside a door. The door has to be 1.75 inches or 45mm in width to keep the mortise lock inside it and not break when it is installed. Now they are not used so much and the only places where you can find them ...

Types of deadbolts
Types of deadbolts
Door Locks
When you need safety for your home, then a deadbolt lock can give you that. These locks don’t have the necessary power to hold the bolt in place but if there are situations in which there is enough force applied on the bolt then it will retract. ...

Tips for a deadbolt lock
Tips for a deadbolt lock
Door Locks
A deadbolt lock is used for increasing the security of your home. This is why you should choose the best lock money can buy if your primary concern is the safety of your house. They are very good to use for the protection of your house because th ...

Guide for combination padlock
Guide for combination padlock
Door Locks
This type of padlock can be very easily used to secure different items. Some examples can be lockers, chains, fences, toolboxes, latches and all other kind of items that need to be secured somehow. They have been used for a long time and peop ...

About the advantages of a lighted digital deadbolt lock
About the advantages of a lighted digital deadbolt lock
Door Locks
Using this type of deadbolt lock will increase your home’s security. In order to fully understand the advantages of this type of lock you need to read the rest of the article. 1. Using strong materials Most of the digital deadbolts have met ...

The right door knob for your house
The right door knob for your house
Door Locks
Choosing a door knob which can fit your home can be good for the ambiance and the desired style. Because of the high number of door knobs with different styles and types, choosing the right one can be a tough job. Preparing to purchase Firs ...