You can reduce the chances of theft whilst using a portable chain by keeping it off the ground. However, due to their thinner links, portable bike chains will always be more vulnerable to bolt cutters than a good quality D … Continue reading →

Latch. The beveled “tongue” spring mechanism that extends from the edge of the door into the door jamb to hold the door shut when closed. What is the thing called that the door latch goes into? The latch bore, also … Continue reading →

Kryptonite U-locks are better than cable locks because they are almost impossible to cut through. Cable locks are relatively easy to cut through since the cable is quite vulnerable. They are good secondary locks to protect your wheels and accessories, … Continue reading →

Traditional key locks are most commonly used, but keyless smart locks are gaining popularity. Key locks are the standard in most homes. Available in many styles to fit the design of the door, key locks can fit into handsets or … Continue reading →

When you are installing a door in a home, it requires some type of framework to function correctly.The frame is an essential piece that is mostly hidden within a wall, which helps support a door and allows it to open … Continue reading →

In many cases, you can replace a door without replacing the frame, as long as the frame is in good shape, and not warped or worn.A door slab is essentially a pre-cut piece of wood in the shape and size … Continue reading →

To remove the rosette, all you have to do is gently pry with a flat screwdriver between the little slot and edge of the rosette as shown. Be careful not to scratch up your door or hardware. When you pry … Continue reading →

The beauty of choosing to have a locksmith help you with your ignition cylinder replacement is that they can offer mobile appointments as well as emergency services. Either a 24 Hour emergency locksmith or an auto locksmith will be able … Continue reading →

Anti-drill euro cylinder lock However, most good quality drill bits will be able to drill through the pins, if they cannot easily be removed. Once the lock has been drilled to the end of the pin line, a small sharp/flat … Continue reading →

For example: If you have a door that is 44mm thick and your handle back plate is 10mm deep, the total length needed is 64mm (44+10+10mm). In this situation you would then normally use a 70mm cylinder which would allow … Continue reading →

Although essential for structural integrity, adding a header to a door frame may not be necessary. You will need a door header for heavy doors, exterior door frames, and load-bearing walls. Adding a header is only optional for interior door … Continue reading →

Kensington lock: Next to the sticker, there’s a small rectangle with a padlock icon. This is a Kensington lock port that allows you to tie hardware down to a table or something of that nature. What is a Kensington lock … Continue reading →

If Google keeps signing you out, here are some steps you can try: Make sure cookies are turned on.If your cookies are turned on, clear your browser’s cache. Note: While deleting your cookies may resolve the problem, it will also … Continue reading →

Here are the best Google Chrome alternatives of 2021: Microsoft Edge. Windows default browser has gotten much better with the latest version of Microsoft Edge. Firefox. Firefox is the second-best alternative to Google Chrome, in my opinion. Vivaldi. Opera Browser. … Continue reading →

A question that current and potential safe owners often ask is whether electronic safe locks are reliable. And the answer is yes, provided you are buying a high-quality electronic safe lock to begin with. How often do electronic safe locks … Continue reading →