The “mortise” is the recess where the tenon goes. It can be cut by hand with a mallet and mortising chisel, or mechanically with a mortising machine and a hollow chisel bit. If you don’t have those ...

Your home’s main door is the most important line of defence. So it goes without saying that your door and its lock must be robust and strong as that’s the main safety barrier standing between you and ...

Alfred’s new ML2 Smart Lock is powered by Wi-Charge wireless power, so it never needs new batteries. It’s a mortise lock designed for high-end homes and commercial buildings, and it’s $900. But a ...