Your Guide to Modern Door Hardware

Keyless Door Locks: Are They Safe?

Posted by Richard Schoech on Oct 15, 2019

Keyless door locks are transforming how you enter your home. While keyed entry locks are still popular today, keyless entry locks offer innovative features that increase security and a level of convenience that keyed entry locks can’t provide. The main question is: do these easy-access locks make your home more secure? Do they really add value? If you’re wondering whether keyless door …
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Different Types of Keyless Locks

Posted by Richard Schoech on Sep 2, 2019

Keyless door locks for homes provide plenty of flexibility and convenience beyond the traditional keyed entry solutions. Whether you are going for a jog, have relatives visiting, have pets in your home, or own a rental or vacation home, keyless locks offer the benefit of not having to carry keys around. With more households turning to advanced door lock technology, there’s no doubt that ke …
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Why and How to Change the Code on Kwikset SmartCode

Posted by Richard Schoech on Jul 17, 2019

Kwikset offers a range of innovative electronic locks for both residential and commercial use, such as the Kwikset 919 Premis Touchscreen Deadbolts. Kwikset SmartCode locks have become popular among people who want electronic locks that can be programmed with an access code to unlock the door. If you own one of these locks, you'll definitely want to learn how to change the code on Kwikset smart l …
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How to Re-key a Kwikset Smart Key

Posted by Richard Schoech on Jul 10, 2019

If you recently moved, lost your keys, loaned out a key and didn’t get it back, or want to have one key for both your front and back doors, consider opting for  Smart Key locks from Kwikset. We all know the challenges of re-keying locks since you usually need the services of a locksmith. With Kwikset’s innovative security technology, you can learn how to rekey your own Kwikset Sm …
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