The answers to questions from tenants and landlords are provided by Robert Griswold, a property manager certified by the Institute of Real Estate Management and author of "Property Management for ...

Question: I recently received a form from the property manager of my apartment complex asking me to verify that all my windows and swinging outside entry doors had locks. I returned the form and asked ...

Installing high-quality deadbolts and door locks on all your home's exterior door entry points is an essential first line of defense in deterring intruders. While no lock is ever 100 percent ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

Measure the width and height of your old door along each side to determine its position. Also, measure the positions of the hinges, strike plate, and handle/deadbolt boreholes. Round the longest ...

Dear James: Our swinging doors use a lot of wall space when open. Our house is small, so we want to install sliding or folding doors. Which design is better and how are they installed? - Marcia L.

In 2017, there were an estimated 1.4 million burglaries across the nation. More than half of these burglaries occurred through forced-entry to the property. Front door locks are one of a homeowner’s ...

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.