In this video I walk through how I install a small brass lock in a handmade wooden box. From careful layout and marking to routing the mortise, chiseling the details, and filing everything flush, I ...

Yes, you can install your own smart lock. But read through my tips first so you know exactly what to do (and what to avoid). Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, ...

Thinking about adding a smart lock to your home? Once you’ve installed a smart lock, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without the device. A good smart lock will add layers of security to your house, ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

The Lockly Duo effectively combines a latch and deadbolt in a single smart unit, but the resulting device is enormous and—a bit wonky. Most smart locks come in the form of a deadbolt, though you’ll ...