This guide will cover how to change a door lock with a deadbolt, but most of the steps apply to interior lock replacement as well. Step 1: Measure for the replacement lock.

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We're going to show you how to replace locks and lock cylinders with complete kits from National Parts Depot. ... This is a typical ’65-’78 exterior door lock cylinder and lever.

If you don't want to change your key or the front of your door, you should choose a smart lock that describes itself as a retrofit lock.These smart locks only switch out the backing, replacing ...

Instead of replacing an entire lock, it's often possible to get away with simply rekeying it—a process that's typically cheaper and easier. Here are some examples of when it makes more sense to ...

Unless your door is custom made and not cut to standard dimensions, any commercial lock or deadbolt should fit. Still, before you fiddle with anything, snap a few pictures of your door hardware.

The Grade 1 designation means the B60N has passed tests for door impact, bolt strength, resistance to sawing and prying, lock cycles (250,000 lock-unlock operations), and other physical concerns.

Consumer Reports runs a battery of tests, including using a 100-pound battering ram, to help identify the best and worst door locks.

Have you just moved, or lost your keys? Swapping out a door lock—and making sure that strangers don't have access to your home—is a task that you can easily do yourself.