Whenever people think of installing something on their doors, they opt for a carpenter. But have you ever wondered why you would need to rely on a professional to do such a small task? Yes, the installation process of chain locks is not as hard as many think them to be. However, if one goes…
Deadbolt locks offer the highest level of security for our homesteads. Several types of faulty locks pave the way for poor security. Spinning deadbolt locks may give way for burglars to break into your room. The fault on the lock will determine the method you use to fix it. If you find a deadbolt lock…
Did you know that your house is prone to attracting intruders than catching fire or meeting other dangers? By home invasion, we understand the situation when the intruders enter houses to rob out of the fun of it or with some other ill motives. Unfortunately, it is a fact we can’t deny as our surrounding…
Burglary is nothing new in a world where poverty and deprivation exist. During this pandemic period, the problem seems to rise higher, newspaper comes with such burglary stories every day, some are also left untold. Naturally, people are likely to get worried sick about their own house and think of how to build a bugler-resistant…
You had a long and exhausting day. You grab yourself pizzas and call it a night. Your body starts to give away and you can’t imagine anything else except to take a nice cold shower and call it a night. Sounds good, right? But that’s not the case. You arrive home to find your doorknob…
Having an elegant front door to your home is an effective way to create a lasting impression on your visitors. However, having a sleek door is not enough to secure your home. You need a properly functioning deadbolt to deter intruders from breaking into your home. Deadbolts can be different, either single-cylinder or double-cylinder. The…
You’ve locked your motorbike with a disc lock and left the key on the road while putting it into the pocket. What will be your next move? How will you open a disc lock without a key? Well, we will get on that in a bit. There are several methods of opening a disc lock…
Even with the presence of tight security measures, anyone could easily open your storage unit if you leave it unlocked. So, the best way to secure your valuables would be to either use a disc lock or a padlock. However, while these two types of locks are designed to help you secure your things, they…
Which should you choose between a privacy or passage door knob? When selecting a door knob for your home’s interior, it is essential to know exactly what you want. That’s only possible if you understand what each of these types of door knobs means. While these doorknob types are for interior use, they are significantly…
You may often get confused between a passage doorknob and a dummy doorknob! The main reason for this skepticism is that both of these knobs are non-locking. So are they the same? Or are they different? If yes, what are the differences? And how do you know which one to buy? To remove all your…