When you realize a key broke inside a lock, all is not lost. The best immediate step is to avoid forcing the lock and focus on gentle removal using the right tools. Extra pressure can push the key ...

The following excerpt on making warded locks was taken from Making Working Wooden Locks (Linden Publishing, 2000) by Tim Detweiler. This guide to creating fully functional, working locks from multiple ...

Having heard my friends rave about the life-changing benefits of a smart door lock - enhanced security and convenience, just to name a few - I became intrigued and decided to replace my traditional ...