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How to Reinforce a Strike Plate Against Forced Entry
Most doors that are kicked in fail at the frame, not the lock. Longer screws are the cheapest upgrade there is.
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How to Free a Locked Steering Wheel When the Key Will Not Turn
If the wheel was turned after the engine was shut off, the steering lock is under load and the key will not move.
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How to Measure a Door for a New Lock
Three measurements tell you whether a lock will fit before you buy it.
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How to Start a Push-Button Car When the Fob Is Dead
A dead fob battery does not have to strand you. Nearly every push-to-start car has a backup.
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How to Replace a Car Key Fob Battery
Short range or an unresponsive button usually means a weak coin battery. Most fobs open without tools.
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How to Lubricate a Sticky Lock the Right Way
A key that drags or a cylinder that feels gritty usually needs cleaning and the correct lubricant, not force.
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How to Fix a Deadbolt That Will Not Line Up
If you have to push, pull or lift the door to lock it, the bolt is missing the hole in the frame. This is how to find out…
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How to Tighten a Loose Door Knob or Lever
A wobbly knob or lever usually needs two minutes and a screwdriver. Here is the order to check things in.