How to Pick an Inside Door Lock
If your home has a lot of interior doors that lock, sooner or later, you’re bound to lose the key or lock it inside the room (if the door even…
How to Fix a Sticky Lock Without Calling a Locksmith
Photo: Stefan Malloch (Shutterstock) 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…
You Should Make Your Sliding Glass Door More Secure
Photo: Kirk Fisher (Shutterstock) Sliding glass doors are known for being an easy access point for burglars—the latches on these doors are often small and not particularly sturdy, which can…
How to Make Your Front Door More Secure
Photo: Karen Grigoryan (Shutterstock) Upgrading your home’s security doesn’t have to involve major renovations—to start with, it can be as simple as evaluating your front door and making some small—but…
Your Pool Gate Isn’t Safe Enough
Photo: Bricolage (Shutterstock) A pool in your backyard is an awesome addition to your house. Whether it’s in-ground or above-ground, a pool offers plenty of fun and recreation for you…
How to Fix an Old Doorknob That Sticks
Photo: Sengchoy Int (Shutterstock) A sticky door knob might not be the most pressing update your home needs, but fixing it can improve your quality of life every day. As…
How to Clean the Outside of Your Apartment Windows, Because It’s Gross Out There
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Cleaning the outside of your windows can be a fairly easy job, provided you can actually reach them—just grab a hose and a squeegee and rinse…