If your windows or sliding doors have locks that slide vertically or horizontally, a simple paint trick will help you tell at a glance and from a distance if they're locked. Reddit user HandCannon ...

Many of the deadbolt locks tested by Consumer Reports lack the level of protection you might want or expect. In our labs, a few well-placed kicks or a couple of minutes under assault from a cordless ...

Many crimes involve intruders coming through a home’s front door. That’s why you need a good deadbolt. Not ready to buy? You can probably make your current door lock more secure with a simple tweak.