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How to Stop a Door From Slamming: Adjusting a Door Closer
A commercial door closer has two or three adjustment valves. Small turns make a big difference.
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How to Do a 10-Minute Door and Lock Check of Your Home
Walk your home once a season and you will catch most lock problems before they become lockouts or break-ins.
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How to Set Up Guest Codes on a Keypad Lock
Codes are safer than spare keys because you can delete them. A little planning keeps them under control.
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How to Keep Spare Keys Safely
A spare key prevents most lockouts, but only if it is somewhere sensible.
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How Lock Rekeying Works, Step by Step
Rekeying changes which key opens a lock without replacing the lock. This is what the locksmith is doing.
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How to Secure a Sliding Glass Door
Sliding doors often have weak latches. Three simple additions make them much harder to force.
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How to Prepare for a Locksmith Visit
A few minutes of preparation gets the job done faster and avoids surprises.
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What to Do When a Key Breaks Off in the Lock
A snapped key looks worse than it is, as long as nothing gets pushed deeper.
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How to Change Smart Lock Batteries Before They Fail
Smart and keypad locks warn you before the batteries die. Here is what to look for and how to swap them.
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How to Find Your Car’s VIN for a Replacement Key
A locksmith or dealer uses the VIN to look up the key cut for your car. It is in several places.
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How to Replace a Deadbolt With One the Same Size
Swapping a standard deadbolt for a new one of the same size is a 15-minute job with a screwdriver.
