Need extra security at home and want to try a deadbolt? This guide tells you exactly how to install a deadbolt at home.

Q: I have a wooden entry door with a locking handle, but no deadbolt. I want to install one to make the door more secure. How do I do this? A: Having a door without a deadbolt is like mashed ...

Install a strike box. A strike box strengthens the deadbolt by spreading the impact of a forced entry over a wider area and by helping tie the strike to the 2×4 frame, not just the jamb.

In my own front door, although made of insulated steel, I installed an attractive polished brass combination cylindrical latch/deadbolt lockset.

Several steps to a full DIY home-security system will stop intruders in their tracks. Fitting a deadbolt is just one of those steps—and it's one of the quickest, easiest, and cheapest DIY home ...

Whether you’re putting in a brand-new door or just replacing worn-out hardware, it’s easy to install a new handle and lock on your front door.

In this video, I partnered with Home Depot to demonstrate how to install the Schlage Connect keyless deadbolt on my own door.

Deadbolt locks are the first line of defense in home security. Here is how to install a deadbolt lock in a steel exterior door for added security.

With the right tools and a little patience, you can install a deadbolt in your solid wooden door. If your door has a window in it, choose a double-cylinder deadbolt, one with a key on both the ...