Do It Yourself

Making the Most of our Time at Home

Let’s face it, as a nation we’re all going to be stuck at home sooner rather than later, but that doesn’t mean we need to compromise our home security or our sanity. Whether you’re working from home, sheltering in place, on temporary leave, or even on lockdown, here are a few tips to help keep you […]

April 21st, 2020|Do It Yourself, Tips & Tricks|Comments Off on Making the Most of our Time at Home

7 DIY KID’S DOOR DECORATION IDEAS

Children’s rooms are their sanctuaries where they go to rest, to play, and to let their imaginations run wild. Help them venture into a magical land of their own with these fun ideas to transform your kid’s door from blah to bold. 

1. CORKBOARD AND FRAMES 

What could be easier than using simple supplies to transform […]

April 21st, 2020|Do It Yourself, How To's|Comments Off on 7 DIY KID’S DOOR DECORATION IDEAS

Enjoy a Cleaner Home with Microban® Antimicrobial Door Hardware Protection

You lead a busy, hands on life. Between juggling kids, pets and work, you don’t have time to think about all the bacteria you are exposed to on door knobs and handles throughout the day, both in your home and outside. On untreated surfaces, bacteria can double in number every 20 minutes.
That’s why we […]

SPLITTING TIME – HOW TO HANDLE HOME-WORK AND WORK-FROM-HOME

With schools closed and workplaces encouraging remote-work from home; families are finding their routines brought closer together than usual. Parents are now responsible not only for their work-from-home duties, but also for tutoring their children through homework so that studies don’t fall behind. 

How do you do it all? Here are a few tips that we’ve learned […]

April 6th, 2020|Do It Yourself, Inside Kwikset, Tips & Tricks|Comments Off on SPLITTING TIME – HOW TO HANDLE HOME-WORK AND WORK-FROM-HOME

The Perfect Pair – New Door Handles to Pair with Electronic Locks

Shopping for a smart lock is hard enough without having to worry about what door handle you’ll pair it with. Most aren’t paired with one from the start and it doesn’t make sense to buy a complete handleset, only to toss the deadbolt that you don’t need. That’s why Kwikset has launched a complete […]

March 24th, 2020|Do It Yourself, Innovation, Keyless Entry, Smart Locks, Style|Comments Off on The Perfect Pair – New Door Handles to Pair with Electronic Locks

Kwikset Black Friday Deals

Save on Kwikset this holiday season with some great deals from our retail partners. So if you’ve been putting off adding an electronic deadbolt to your home, or just need a style update, it’s time to shop! Plus, with Kwikset SmartKeyTM Security, your existing keys can work with your new locks so you won’t have […]

November 21st, 2018|Do It Yourself, Product Updates|Comments Off on Kwikset Black Friday Deals

Back to School

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Its that time of year again, time to send the kiddos back to school! There couldn’t be a prouder moment for parents than the first day of school and let’s be real, it’s one of the best days to humble brag on social […]

August 16th, 2018|Do It Yourself|8 Comments

“Siri, are my doors locked?” – Kwikset Premis works with Apple HomePod

Apple joins the digital assistant world with HomePod, a smart speaker with HomeKit built-in. This means HomeKit compatible Kwikset smart locks, like Premis, are ready and waiting to listen to the commands you issue to Siri through Apple HomePod.
Use HomePod to Control Premis Smart Locks
With HomePod, you can use Siri voice commands to control your […]

February 12th, 2018|Do It Yourself, Home Automation, Innovation, Smart Locks|Comments Off on “Siri, are my doors locked?” – Kwikset Premis works with Apple HomePod

Save on Kwikset this Holiday Season

This is our comprehensive guide to help you save on Kwikset door hardware products this Holiday Season. We’ll be updating this post regularly from now until the end of the year to make sure you’re finding the best deals available, so be sure to check back in. Deals are while supplies last, don’t wait!

Save […]

3 Factors to Consider when Purchasing Door Hardware

Whether you’ve just purchased your new home or you’ve lived there for 30 years, there are many reasons to replace your front door hardware. For nearly everyone, the #1 reason is home security. You can learn more about how new homeowners are increasing their home security in our partner post with Trulia. In this […]

September 13th, 2017|Tips & Tricks|1 Comment