Framingham Lock

How to Not Get Overcharged by a Mechanic

My husband took his car into our mechanic this morning to get enough work done to require a loaner car for the day and an estimate well over $1,000. “I’ll tell them not to change the cabin air filter,” he reassured me. “I can do that one myself.” Now if only he could install and align his own tires, change a serpentine belt and perform our state’s emissions test, we could really save some bucks.

Can you solve the Leonardo da Vinci riddle?

You've found Leonardo da Vinci's secret vault, secured by a series of combination locks. Fortunately, your treasure map has three codes: 1210, 3211000, and... hmm. The last one appears to be missing. Can you figure out the last number and open the vault? Tanya Khovanova shows how. [TED-Ed Animation by Artrake Studio].

Vehicle Maintenance Tips to Save You Money

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This magnetic key rack makes finding your keys a breeze and it’s just $15

KeyCatch is the ideal solution for all you chronic key losers.

What Your Car’s Low Gas Light Really Means

Are Larger Cars Safer for Teen Drivers?

For parents car shopping for teen drivers, safety remains a top priority when selecting a vehicle. But what exactly determines a cars safety?

Why It's Time to Kill the Lock-In

All the cool things you can do on your phone's lock screen

Your Android or iOS phone's lock screen doesn't completely lock down your device—here's what you can do without entering a passcode.

Is Antique Lock Repair Worth the Effort?

There’s something to be said about antique lock repair. Often, these types of locks have solid foundations and, yes, are worth the time and effort!

Getting Started With Lock Picking

By Jason Bevis and Brad Antoniewicz. Lock picking is a hobby I first picked up many years ago and seem to always regain interest in. Th...

Finding the Correct BOLT Lock

Find the right BOLT Lock for your vehicle. Simply select a Chevy, Ram, Jeep, Ford, Toyota or Nissan compatible lock and on the first use t...

Image Lock: A Padlock That Uses Images Instead Of Numbers

The Image Lock is a padlock that uses a series of images instead of numbers to open the lock, and is probably easier for kids and drunken adults to remember the combination to open their lock. I...

A Key That Opens Everything (Except Doors)

The Quickey is a fully functional multi-tool distilled down to a single piece of stainless steel.

Use a Key Lock Box to Prevent Lockouts

Key lock boxes cost about $20-30 and will save you hours of heartache. When your tenants get locked out, you can just give them the lock box code.

Invisible ‘Covert’ Drawer Lock Uses Magnets

What’s the most secure place to hide something? A place that’s not there, of course. Or the next best thing, a place that appears not to be there. And this is just what Quirky’s invisible Covert drawer lock aspires to be. As with any magic not involving mirrors, the Covert uses magnets. The gadget consists…

Thinking About Smart Locks? Get the Facts Before Switching

Front door unlock from a mobile device With technology growing in leaps and bounds, it makes sense that your household locks would b...