Studies have shown that in 34 percent of home burglaries, criminals enter through the main, or front, door. It’s sometimes a crime of convenience because residents fail to lock their doors during the ...

As part of an ongoing GearBrain series, this article looks at how to factory reset an August smart door lock before you move and wish to leave it behind for the new owners. Some smart home devices are ...

Buying a house is no small feat; it requires a lot of money, effort, and patience. New homeowners are often so focused on getting the property and moving into it that they may not realize all the ...

There’s nothing quite as frustrating as waking up to a chilly home, only to discover your boiler has locked out. Before you ...

Modern suitcases feature resettable three-digit combination locks for secure travel. The article details how to set a new code, manage forgotten combinations through brute force or feel methods, and ...