So, you’ve decided the time has come to upgrade the first layer of your home’s security—the deadbolt lock on your door—to a smart model. The next step is to decide if you should replace the entire ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. In this edition of Handy Homeowner, Ron ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...