Nowadays, we take it for granted that everyone has a lock on their door. In most places, a home isn’t considered fit for habitation unless there’s a deadbolt on the exit. But locks have only become widespread since the industrial revolution. Prior to that, they needed to be handmade by craftsmen. Unless you were very …
These days, you have all kinds of technology to keep your home safe. We have smart cameras to keep an eye out when we’re not home. We have smart doorbells that alert us if we have a visitor. There’s a good chance you’ve already invested in something like this. But what about your door’s deadbolt? …
When it comes to your home’s safety, you really can’t be too careful. There’s a good reason people invest money in security systems and cameras. They work! But for some reason, most of us are using the same kinds of deadbolts our grandparents were using. You’d think we’d have come up with a better option. …
If you’re like millions of other Americans, you might keep a pistol in your home for protection. Depending on where you live, you may even have a concealed carry permit. A handgun is a great tool for self-defense. Unlike a rifle, it’s easy to carry, it’s easy to conceal, and it doesn’t take up a …
When it comes to your home’s security, your front door lock is the most powerful line of defense. These days, you’d have to be particularly naïve to leave your door unlocked all the time. But this is actually a relatively new development. It’s only since the mid-1800s that ordinary people have had access to high-quality …