When it comes to smart handlesets—like the August Smart Lock, Schlage Encode, or Yale Assure—battery life should be counted in months, not weeks. So, what’s going on when your battery…
Continue readingWhen you think about the wear and tear inside your home, door hardware might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But just like that trusty old bike…
Continue readingWhen your door starts dragging or getting stuck on the threshold, it turns something simple—like coming and going—into a daily headache. Maybe it’s just a subtle scrape. Or maybe you’ve…
Continue readingEver noticed a stubborn *schhrrk* noise every time you open your door? That’s your door sweep dragging across the threshold—a sound that’s about as welcome as nails on a chalkboard….
Continue readingEver notice how your front door just won’t click shut unless you give it a little shove? At first, you might not think much of it—maybe just a sticky day,…
Continue readingIf you’ve ever stood outside your front door, jiggling the handle, shoving the door, or trying to convince a stubborn latch bolt to catch (or release), you know how frustrating…
Continue readingEver noticed how a squeaky door can turn a peaceful evening into a comedic horror show? That annoying creak seems to echo through the entire house, leaving you scrambling for…
Continue readingIf you live where the air is so dry your skin cracks and the dust settles everywhere, you know what it does to your door locks, hinges, and handles. In…
Continue readingSo you’re noticing a little draft near your front door, or maybe the lock keeps sticking right when you’re in a rush. These are subtle signs your exterior door might…
Continue readingEver tried to oil a squeaky door but found yourself wrestling with awkward angles and tight spaces? It can feel like trying to put on a sock in a room…
Continue readingWhen a deadbolt starts sticking or the key turns but nothing happens, it’s usually not the whole lock—just a single part called the “backset latch.” Think of the deadbolt as…
Continue readingImagine walking down a hallway and, out of nowhere, a door creaks open by itself. It’s spooky, right? Or maybe it constantly swings shut, making it feel as if the…
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