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DIY Smart Home: What is the best smart lock for you and your home?

Smart homes aren’t just for your tech-obsessed buddies anymore. Since bringing you Kevo, the first smart lock, in 2013, Kwikset has expanded our smart lock offerings to better fit your lifestyle with Kevo 2nd Gen, Kevo Convert and Kwikset Premis.

Smart home expert Carley K is no stranger to home technology or trendy design. Specializing […]

February 11th, 2016|Do It Yourself, Home Automation, How To's, Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Internet of Things, Keyless Entry, Remote Access, Security, Smart Locks, Tips & Tricks, Touchscreens and Keypads|Comments Off on DIY Smart Home: What is the best smart lock for you and your home?

Four Steps to Unlocking Remote Access with Kevo Plus

How often have you driven out of your neighborhood, only to turn the car around to double check that your door is locked? When was the last time you left a key under the mat so your neighbor could water the plants while you were vacationing?

Now you can control your home security from the […]

Splurge or steal? 3 DIY home projects that give a high-end, modern look without breaking the bank

Doing your own home improvement projects is a great way to save money and still get the new look you desire. When you’re working on giving a traditional home a more modern feel, it can be tempting to splurge – but you don’t have to. It is possible to “steal” great looks for a […]

September 19th, 2015|Do It Yourself, How To's, Inside Kwikset, Security, Style, Tips & Tricks|Comments Off on Splurge or steal? 3 DIY home projects that give a high-end, modern look without breaking the bank

DIY Home: How to Use Door Hardware to Complement Your Home Decor

From the handleset to the furniture to the faucet fixtures, there should be continuity in home design that begins with the front door.

“The door defines the front of the house,” says Hatch Works interior designer Ashley, who stresses the importance of incorporating door hardware into a home’s decor.

Ashley explains how you can incorporate the […]

August 26th, 2015|Do It Yourself, Inside Kwikset, Style, Tips & Tricks|Comments Off on DIY Home: How to Use Door Hardware to Complement Your Home Decor

Top 10 tips for getting your home ready for short term vacation rental.

Disclosure: Kwikset has provided complementary products to design build team, Adam and Ashley of Hatch Works who have built and own several rental properties in Austin, Texas.

Like many other people who have a vacation home, we usually rent to travelers who are looking for a quick weekend or 10-day getaway, which means we constantly […]

DIY Home Project: Incorporating Modern Design in Any Home

In the video below, Hatch Works founder Adam explains why he pairs the new Sydney contemporary lever from Kwikset with an old style door to create the perfect style contrast of old and new in his home.

Homeowners and designers are incorporating a clean, contemporary aesthetic in homes like never before. Whether the entire home […]

Double Down on Home Security with Kwikset Double Cylinder Deadbolts

Disclosure: Kwikset has provided complementary products to Charles and Hudson for review purposes.

We love our 1920’s bungalow but it leaves much to be desired when it comes to home security. We’re not paranoid, but there have been break-ins in the area and we want to make sure our home doesn’t become another statistic.

We’ve added […]

SmartCode 915: Designed to Solve Real Life Challenges

When it comes to home security, Kwikset’s latest SmartCode 915 electronic deadbolt solves real life challenges with some of the most innovative features on the market.

Real life challenge #1: DIY projects = time I don’t have

If you have a Phillips head screwdriver, four AA batteries, a ruler and fifteen minutes to spare, you can […]

July 17th, 2015|Do It Yourself, How To's, Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Product Updates, Security, Smart Locks, Tips & Tricks, Touchscreens and Keypads|Comments Off on SmartCode 915: Designed to Solve Real Life Challenges

Home Improvement for all levels: How should you increase your home security?

Did you know that most unlawful entries occur through doorways? About 50 percent of those are through doors left unlocked. The other half of front door burglaries can also be prevented by improving your home security at the level that’s right for you.

Whether you’re a home improvement expert or would rather leave the handy […]

Four Questions to Ask Before Your DIY Project

Disclosure: Kwikset has provided complementary products to In the House radio show for review purposes.

To use an old cliché, “Spring has sprung!” Every spring on In the House, we field calls, texts and email questions from our listeners regarding DIY projectsthat don’t break the bank.

We’ve found that an ideal spring DIY projectis one that:

Can […]

April 9th, 2015|Do It Yourself, How To's, Inside Kwikset, Tips & Tricks|Comments Off on Four Questions to Ask Before Your DIY Project