Category: Commercial Doors
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How to Cover a Door Knob Hole or Deadbolt Hole
To cover a hole in a door left by a knob or deadbolt, the cleanest fix is a metal cover plate (a hole filler plate) that mounts over the opening, far cheaper and tidier than filling with putty, which cracks, or replacing the door. Match the plate to your hole, usually 2-1/8 inches across for…
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How to Lock a File Cabinet: A Locksmith’s Guide
To lock a file cabinet, you have four options. If a lock is installed, but you don’t have the key, get a replacement key cut from the code stamped on the lock or replace the file cabinet lock if it is missing or broken. If no lock exists on the file cabinet, add a locking…
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Best Ways to Lock Cabinet Doors
Cam Locks | Double Door Locks | Electronic Cabinet Locks | Magnetic Cabinet Locks | Plunger Locks | Showcase Locks In our article “How to Lock Drawers” we discussed several types of locks that also lend themselves well to locking cabinet doors. The nice part about cabinet door locks is that there is always a…
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How to Adjust a Door Closer | Locksmith Explains
4 Steps to Adjust Closer | Closer Adjustment Screws | Video Demonstration | FAQ A hydraulic door closer is a mechanical device that automatically closes a door using springs and a system of chambers filled with hydraulic fluid. You do not need to hire a locksmith to adjust a door closer, if the door closer…
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Best Door Lock Brands of 2026: A Locksmith’s Top 6 Picks
The best door lock brands fall into two groups. For everyday off-the-shelf locks, Schlage edges out Kwikset and Yale on strength, its Grade 1 deadbolts are best in class. For serious security, the best brands are Mul-T-Lock, Medeco, and ASSA, whose patent-protected, pick-, bump-, and drill-resistant locks are what banks and government buildings use. These…
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Best Padlocks of 2026: Locksmith Recommended Picks
For most people the best overall padlock is the Abus 83/45, which a locksmith can key to your house key so one key runs your doors and padlocks. Best low-cost: Master Lock commercial. Best combination: Abus 190CS/60 (see our best combination padlock guide). Strongest standard-key: Abus Rock 83/80. Strongest high-security pick: Mul-T-Lock. Best for storage…