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How do I remove a Kwikset deadbolt with no screws on the inside plate?
My exterior door deadbolt has gotten stuck - it'll open with the lever but not the key. By spraying WD-40 inside the lock, I've been able to get it to work but it's very stiff. I'd like to remove the ...
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How can I make a copy of a door key without a matching blank?
We have an old numbered key, that looks like a regular key, but it seems it is numbered, so the locksmith refuses to copy it without our landlord coming with the original.
Our landlord would ...
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Why did my locked door open by itself?
Why would our front door have opened by itself? It was locked. It has an entrance set - a latched, not deadbolt, knob handled, keyed on the outside and turnsnib on the inside style lock. We have had a ...
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What are the key criteria to consider when purchasing new locks and deadbolts?
On twitter, the cofounder of GDGT Ryan Block comments:
Surprisingly difficult to find a list of expert-recommended consumer locks, padlocks, etc. Lots on defeating security, but few suggestions.
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How can I remove a key that has broken off in a lock?
I broke a key off in the lock of a desk drawer. The lock doesn't look easily replaceable, so how can I remove it? I've tried tweezers but they can't get enough of a grip to pull it out.
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Searching for biometric fingerprint door lock/handle with interchangeable core [closed]
The company I work for is wanting to install a bio-metric fingerprint and keypad door lock with handle on the door to our new office. I am having difficulties finding a door lock that meets certain ...
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Did I break my Kwikset SmartKey lock by trying to rekey with a key that doesn't fit all the way?
I got a Kwikset deadbolt lock (has key hole on both sides instead of key hole externally with latch internally). This lock uses SmartKey technology so you can rekey the lock to use a new key rather ...
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Which patio door should the lock be installed in?
We are having some patio doors fitted and they are rebated.
The doors open outwards
The left-hand door opens first
We would like to fit a narrowstile lock with a roller (rather than a catch) and ...
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Push button lock unlocks when knob turned
Recently my bedroom lock (a push button lock) has been acting funny. It's hard to push the button in and the button and handle sort of need to be jiggled to push it in all the way. Once it's in it ...
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Are easy-rekey locks reliable?
I want to replace an old deadbolt and handle on my front door, and most of the replacement sets at big-box home improvement stores are the easy-rekey kind. Kwikset's SmartKey seems better executed ...
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What lubricant should I use for an outside garage door lock?
I recently asked what sort of lubricant I should use on locks.
I was wondering if the advice there (i.e. graphite powder) applied to an outside garage door handle lock?
The lock in question looks ...
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How do I install a chain lock on a steel door?
I'm tring to install a chain lock on the inside of my home. I've tried millions of things to get a hole in the steel door. Is a 12 volt drill not powerful enough?
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Where can I get a new key for an old lock?
There are two locks on my apartment door. The key to the bottom lock was lost long ago - before I moved in - and we now just use the top lock.
The bottom lock is probably 50-60 years old and ...
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What is a good source for older Crestline window locks? [closed]
I've been looking for two replacement locks for a Crestline window sash. The window was purchased from Menard's in 1993. I contacted Crestline about where to find the replacement locks and they gave ...
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What kind of lubrication should I use for a lock?
I recently made the Yale lock on my front door much easier to open by spraying some WD-40 in there.
However, I just saw this question on WD-40 not being a “true” lubricant, and wondered whether it ...
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what parameters should I look for when choosing an electric deadbolt?
I am looking for electric deadbolts for external steel doors - to place several of them on a door - one on each side (top, bottom, left, right) for extra security.
I want to buy just the deadbolt ...
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How to tell if your locks are bump proof?
I was reading about lock "bumping" where burglars buy 'bump' keys and can open locks very quickly. I was also reading that some locks are bump proof (double chamber perhaps?). My question is: how can ...
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How long do batteries typically last in electronic deadbolts?
I'm considering getting a Schlage Plymouth Keypad for our front-door but was curious how long the 9V battery typically lasts. The web site says "3 year battery life" but I'm... skeptical. =)
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