Many times after diagnosing what we think is a door hardware problem, we only to find that the problem is with the door and/or door frame, not the lock itself. This blog post is meant to provide answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to common problems that owners experience with residential entry doors.
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Tips For Diagnosing and Remedying the Effects of External Factors on Door Hardware
Guide to minimize risk of leaving child home alone – Smart Security – | Kwikset
GalleryWhen carefully thought-out and planned for, leaving a mature child at home without adult supervision for an hour or two after school can be a valuable learning experience and teach independence, self-reliance, and self-discipline. The key is to strike a balance between giving your child room to grow and keeping in constant contact for […]
Ask A Locksmith: How Do I Choose a Door Lock For My Home?
Home security starts at your front door with – you guessed it – your lock and deadbolt. With option after option on the market for your DIY home security upgrade, how do you cut through the clutter and choose the lock that best suits your needs? In this article, we’ll discuss the process of […]
Under Lock and Key: Understanding & Choosing Residential Locks
GalleryMany homeowners rely on exterior residential door locks as their main home security system. Whether you are replacing a single lock or remodeling your home, it’s important to explore your options when choosing the right door security for you.
Keyed entry functions are the most common exterior door locks. A keyed entry function is often used […]
Kwikset’s Top 10 Terms to Know Guide When Choosing Door Hardware
A resource guide for new homeowners and remodelers to use for reference when choosing new door hardware.
Choosing a door and its accessories should be a simple task. In truth, there are many options out there that can muddy the market and delay the selection process. Differences in color, style, size and function can leave […]
Picking, Breaking and Bumping Locks: What Are the Differences?
GalleryMany homeowners rely on their door locks as one of their main lines of defense in their home security system against intruders. However, with so many new resources available on picking, breaking and lock bumping, it is normal to have questions about your home security system.
This article will walk you through the different ways […]
Tips to Protect Your Home While You Are Away
With more than 2 million burglaries reported in the United States each year according to the U.S. Department of Justice, protecting your home is critically important, especially while you are away on vacation
Many break-ins are opportunistic crimes, in which thieves see an occasion to break into a home easily because a door or window […]
Re-Keying a Kwikset® SmartKey® Lock: How Does It Work?
Kwikset’s SmartKey door lock is designed to alleviate the stress and costs that result from having to re-key a door lock. SmartKey’s advanced design provides maximum security while requiring minimal time and skill. It sounds simple because it is! To feed your curiosity, here’s an in-depth look at how the Kwikset SmartKey actually works.
SmartKey […]
Installing Your Kevo and How to Use It
Whether you are a brand-new Kevo™ user or are researching and considering the new bluetooth deadbolts from Kwikset®, this page is designed to walk you through how Kevo works.
Kevo is the only Bluetooth®-enabled smart lock on the market, providing a brand-new interface that doesn’t require a traditional key to open your door. The Kevo […]