A smart lock sounded complicated and risky, but installing one proved easier—and more life-changing—than I ever expected. As a mom to six kids in rural Nebraska, it’s been hard for me to accept that ...

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Compared with standard locks, keyless locks are more convenient and secure. There are no physical keys to lose or would be thieves to copy. Nor is there an open keyway to pick from the outside. These ...

Over the years I've gathered quite a collection of weird tools that solve pesky problems, simplify tedious tasks, or because they're just plain cool ideas. From time to time, I'll share some of these ...

Smart locks come in all shapes and sizes. Some models have their own deadbolt hardware, while others, like the second-generation Apple HomeKit-enabled August Smart Lock, retrofit to a wide variety of ...