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The expansive world of door locks is best broken down into smaller, more manageable categories, such as: conventional deadbolts, electronic locks with a keypad, smart locks and retrofit smart locks. Below, we look at each category in more detail, and assess their pros and cons: Conventional deadboltsReliable and popular, the single cylinder deadbolt typically operates with the use of a key on the outside,...

While locking your keys in your car, damaging them or losing them, is easy to do - and certainly not uncommon - it can be inconvenient to say the least, and you’ll want to gain access to your car again, as soon as possible. But who is the best person to call when you experience a car lockout? Your car dealership, a local mechanic...

While there is absolutely no reason why a rented apartment can’t be just as safe (and in some cases, safer) as a standard house, it pays to make a few simple security checks before and after you move in, just to be on the safe side: Check your locks – all of themIf your apartment doesn’t have new locks, it might be worth getting...