Latch was a pretty good name for a startup. One could make the argument that it doesn’t exactly say what it does on the tin, but no one shops at the Apple Store looking for produce. Soon, however, ...

A person tries to open the jammed back door to their home. - Lajst/Getty Images If your door latch rubs against the strike plate, or worse, is stuck inside it, it's easy to jump to conclusions. A lot ...

This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. I recently rented an apartment in a new Brooklyn building. When I asked the ...

Six L Series mortise functions featuring ultra-quiet, motor-driven latch retraction are now available from Schlage. Quick activation can be used for momentary or continuous operation. A unique, patent ...

Door latches come in a variety of styles and types, and are probably more versatile than you might think. They’re most commonly seen on backyard fence gates, toolshed doors, and barns, but they can ...

A jammed door latch, often caused by slight misalignment from regular use, can be easily fixed by homeowners. By loosening and then retightening the doorknob screws, the latch can be realigned with ...

Locked yourself out again? It might be time for a quick front door upgrade. DIY Playbook's Casey Finn shows us how to ditch ...