You arrive home on a cold, snowy winter's day, pop your key in the lock, turn it, and nothing happens. The way you defrost a ...

Many of the deadbolt locks tested by Consumer Reports lack the level of protection you might want or expect. In our labs, a few well-placed kicks or a couple of minutes under assault from a cordless ...

Updating the look of your doors and windows can be as simple as replacing the hardware. Aesthetics play a big part in choosing door handles, locks and hinges, window handles and cranks. There are many ...

The formal simplicity of Sebastian Herkner’s new door handles for Italian brand Ento conceals a deeper story. Featuring smooth forms and a soft curve, the handle design, Herkner explains, is inspired ...

When a polar blast hits and your key suddenly refuses to turn, the real danger is not the ice in the cylinder but the snap of ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jon Chase Jon Chase is an editor of smart-home coverage. For Wirecutter, he ...

Soap and water go a long way in making door handles and doorknobs looking new again. Learn how to clean a variety of hardware ...

Until you have a toddler walking (or running) around your house, you might question the need for babyproofing doorknob covers. But once your little human suddenly starts moving faster than you can ...