Getting your door locks to work like they should isn’t just a matter of convenience, but of safety as well—taking the hassle out of dealing with your door locks will make you more likely to practice ...

Why is reader’s door sticking only when it’s in the sun? Q: The door lock on my car keeps sticking when it’s in direct sun. If the car stays in the shade, the doors work fine, but if it sits in the ...

Dear Tim: Several door locks at my home don’t work properly. When I try to extend the deadbolt lock, it will not turn all of the way. Several other regular door locks and deadbolts in my home are hard ...

You come home from work, go to put your key in the door, and find a piece of sticky tape stuck over the lock. It was probably just some kids messing around, or maybe your partner left it there for ...

Q:We've had a problem with our front door or the door frame swelling. When this occurs, it's difficult to turn the key in the lock and open the door. It's worst when it's very hot, but also occurs ...