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Deadbolt locks are the first line of defense in home security. Here is how to install a deadbolt lock in a steel exterior door for added security. First, determine the height where your deadbolt lock ...

Besides the kick-in test, technicians spent weeks sawing, picking, wrenching and drilling to see how secure locks are. In all, Consumer Reports tested 19 locks. "If you have a standard door lock like ...