An experienced house locksmith knows deadbolts should have at least a one-inch “throw.” On the “strike side,” ther ...

Long, long ago we covered a method to crack a Master lock in about 30 minutes or less. Here’s a revival of the same method but now the instructions to retrieve the combination are in info ...

If the ignition lock cylinder is difficult to turn or the key can’t easily be inserted or pulled out, the key might be bent or worn. Having a new master key made by a dealer or locksmith -- not ...