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Windows add air and light to a home, which can make properly securing them a difficult prospect—most of the methods that provide the highest level of security would interfere with one or both of those ...

Windows and doors are integral to the comfort and security of building occupants. Open doors and windows can assist with air movement and improve comfort in classrooms, offices, and public spaces.

The sanctity of the home is its promise of safety, a principle that becomes paramount for families with young children. As ...

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Resistance to kick-in as sold is how well the lock survived increasingly forceful impacts using the hardware it comes with. The Brinks Home Security Commercial BC40055 is part of the Door Locks test ...

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UPDATE 2/26/2025: This article, first published in 2020, has been updated by the author to include several developments within the industry that have made some of the previous information out-of-date.