Locks are designed to keep honest people out. (Dishonest people can always break a window.) But that doesn't mean that honest people can't enjoy picking them. I've been an amateur lock picker for four ...

This is the second of a four-part article about the security of mechanical locks and how they can be easily compromised, often in seconds, with simple to sophisticated tools that are readily available ...

The art of picking locks may seem like a skill more suited for an action-movie hero than the average person. However, with perseverance, an understanding of locks, and the right tools, anyone can ...

Ever seen a lock with a round key and thought what wizardry it is? That’s a tubular lock, although some folks call it an Ace, ...

First, let’s get something straight— for the most part, what’s inside your doorknob isn’t going to keep thieves at bay. Kevin Grubb, the owner of Sure Lock and Key in St. Louis, has been in the lock ...