Can I install a keyed lock in my sliding patio door if it didn't come with one?Roger E., Katy, Texas You have two options: You can get a general retrofit kit from an outfit like Swisco.com (it bills ...

Several steps to a full DIY home-security system will stop intruders in their tracks. Fitting a deadbolt is just one of those steps—and it's one of the quickest, easiest, and cheapest DIY ...

Dear James: Our swinging doors use a lot of wall space when open. Our house is small, so we want to install sliding or folding doors. Which design is better and how are they installed? - Marcia L.

If your home has a lot of interior doors that lock, sooner or later, you’re bound to lose the key or lock it inside the room (if the door even has a key), or discover your toddler has locked himself ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. SwitchBot, the company that makes tiny robotic fingers to press your switches for you, is branching further into ...