Kwikset was proud to sponsor National Night Out events across the country last month promoting involvement in crime prevention activities, police/community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie. This year’s event was the biggest yet, drawing 37.8 million neighbors across 16,124 communities. Neighbors turned out with their families for carnival rides, food, and most importantly, home safety […]
Ask A Locksmith: How Do I Choose a Door Lock For My Home?
Home security starts at your front door with – you guessed it – your lock and deadbolt. With option after option on the market for your DIY home security upgrade, how do you cut through the clutter and choose the lock that best suits your needs? In this article, we’ll discuss the process of […]
Under Lock and Key: Understanding & Choosing Residential Locks
GalleryMany homeowners rely on exterior residential door locks as their main home security system. Whether you are replacing a single lock or remodeling your home, it’s important to explore your options when choosing the right door security for you.
Keyed entry functions are the most common exterior door locks. A keyed entry function is often used […]
Kwikset’s Top 10 Terms to Know Guide When Choosing Door Hardware
A resource guide for new homeowners and remodelers to use for reference when choosing new door hardware.
Choosing a door and its accessories should be a simple task. In truth, there are many options out there that can muddy the market and delay the selection process. Differences in color, style, size and function can leave […]
How Secure Is My Kevo Lock?
GalleryAs a new or prospective Kevo Bluetooth deadbolt owner, you may have questions about the functionality and overall security of this convenient and versatile home innovation. Our security experts at Kwikset have worked together to provide what you need to know about the Kevo door lock.
Kwikset’s® Kevo™ smart lock is the only product that […]
Picking, Breaking and Bumping Locks: What Are the Differences?
GalleryMany homeowners rely on their door locks as one of their main lines of defense in their home security system against intruders. However, with so many new resources available on picking, breaking and lock bumping, it is normal to have questions about your home security system.
This article will walk you through the different ways […]
Tips to Protect Your Home While You Are Away
With more than 2 million burglaries reported in the United States each year according to the U.S. Department of Justice, protecting your home is critically important, especially while you are away on vacation
Many break-ins are opportunistic crimes, in which thieves see an occasion to break into a home easily because a door or window […]
Kwikset SmartKey Provides Homeowners And Property Managers With Smart Security – Testimonial
Before we purchased Kwikset SmartKey for our home security, my husband and I had already installed Kwikset hardware throughout our property. The classic design and quality of Kwikset’s hardware was what initially caught our eye and prompted us to adorn our home with Kwikset knobs on all of the interior doors.
We purchased the SmartKey […]
Kevo: The Silver Lining After Theft – How Kwikset’s eKey and Electronic Door Lock Improve Home Security and Convenience – Testimonial
Earlier this year my purse was stolen. Naturally, personal items were taken, too, including my house keys. As a result, we had to change our locks immediately. Recalling an earlier Kevo reference we saw on a television program, my husband and I immediately realized the benefits. My husband works in IT, and he just […]
Halifax and Milan Levers and Deadbolts Complement Modern Design Trend
GalleryA door’s style can provide an insightful glance at what’s on the other side. Doors welcome guests or tenants into a private space, and a clean entrance can set the tone and mood upon arrival. Whether used as an entry to a residence or to a room, a door’s style is dictated by the […]