Door latches come in a variety of styles and types, and are probably more versatile than you might think. They’re most commonly seen on backyard fence gates, toolshed doors, and barns, but they can ...

Q: I have a patio door handle that is all screwed up. The thing hardly even locks anymore. Can I repair the lock, or do I have to buy a new one? A: It depends. It’s cheaper to repair it, but you ...

Lauren Muzz (@laurenmuzz), a woman from Fishers, Indiana, was having a normal day shopping at Target. That is, until she ...

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While it's true that our cherished classic trucks were built when things were meant to last there's a limit to the service life of any mechanical part. As an example, can you guess how many times the ...

Kiekert AG, the German supplier of door latches and locking systems, has developed a technology to solve the age-old problem of door dents. Kiekert's system, marketed as i-protect, uses sensors to ...

There's a viral hack that can help you avoid frozen doors in the winter, but it's a bad idea. We'll tell you what it is and ...

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Who hasn't felt that sharp zap when stepping out of a car? The good news is that there are things you can do to prevent these ...

Sometimes, car companies create solutions to problems that don’t exist, and the resulting changes aren’t always considered improvements. On the other hand, recreating the wheel has its benefits in ...