Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. The promise of electronic door locks that you control from your smartphone is that they’ll make your home safer. But ...

When a door no longer latches correctly, Fix-It Chick Linda Cottin suggests just moving the strike plate over a little bit. That simple adjustment on a door jamb can realign the door hardware with the ...

Locksmiths can spot your home's weak points before a burglar does.

If your door latch rubs against the strike plate, or worse, is stuck inside it, it's easy to jump to conclusions. A lot of people either call a local repair professional or replace the hardware right ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I have a few doors that just won’t close properly. For the lock to engage, I have to either pull up on the door or push it in ...

A jammed door latch, often caused by slight misalignment from regular use, can be easily fixed by homeowners. By loosening and then retightening the doorknob screws, the latch can be realigned with ...

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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.