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Many of the deadbolt locks tested by Consumer Reports lack the level of protection you might want or expect. In our labs, a few well-placed kicks or a couple of minutes under assault from a cordless ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Tim Heffernan Tim Heffernan is a writer who covers air and water quality and ...

Would you be surprised to learn that the first mechanical lock and key were invented about the same time as the first message encoding keys? Mechanical security keys, for doors, gates, living spaces, ...