The handedness of most locksets can be changed by using an included tool.
Diy door lock from outside.
Then it grades the lock.
And if you want extra added security consider electronic door locks or even smart locks.
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How to fix a door that will not lock.
Grade 1 best and toughest grade 2 or grade 3.
You can re key a lock like a pro at a fraction of the cost.
Most locks you find in home centers and hardware stores are grade 2 or 3.
Door locking problems almost always originate in the door latch not the locking mechanism.
To fix this add a custom cut plate or a door reinforcer.
The striker fails to penetrate into the door jamb because the door.
Many new lock sets allow you to adjust the latch to either distance.
Select a lock with the same setback.
Some grade 2 locks may list grade 1 components on the package but that doesn t give the lock a grade 1 rating.
Re keying kits are available for most lock brands but they re not interchangeable.
Since most homes have multiple doors with multiple locks re keying can get expensive.