DEAR HELOISE: I read with interest about the senior citizens who discussed forgetting their keys when trying to get into their homes and how expensive it is to get a locksmith. They also mentioned ...

Combination locks! They’re great if you’re skilled at remembering arbitrary strings of numbers, and have a dramatic flair that’s made them a famous part of many a heist movie. They come in a wide ...

In our search for big-box convenience, we tend to forget that locksmiths once not only copied keys but also created complex locks and other intricate mechanisms from scratch. [my mechanics] hasn’t ...

People who travel may consider getting luggage or briefcases with combination locks to prevent valuable and sensitive items from getting stolen or misused. Luggage locks also act as a deterrent ...

My buddy bought a combination padlock at a garage sale. It was made by Master Lock, and was the model with the stainless-steel case with a black dial and white numbers ranging from 0 to 39. The ...