New Nexia-compatible deadbolt lock and energy management solution by Schlage and Trane among innovations unveiled at 2013 International Builders' Show   LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NexiaTM Home Intelligence, an award-winning product by Ingersoll Rand brands Schlage® and Trane®, brings to the...

Would you love a high end home security system for your house, but there's not any room for it in the budget? You're in luck! Bob Vila shows you 10 ways you can be creative and amp up your home's security without breaking the bank.   1. Window Shades  Install window and door shades that make...

New Nexia-compatible deadbolt lock and energy management solution by Schlage® and Trane are unveiled at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NexiaTM Home Intelligence, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, brings a bigger and better-than-ever home automation system to...

                Fully loaded multi-function lock unites Nexia(TM) Home Intelligence with keyless entry and built-in alarm technology to create a lock like no other CARMEL, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 03, 2013-- Redefining what it means to be secure, Schlage(R) , a brand of Ingersoll Rand, unites brains and...

From Gold Medal Olympians to Schlage Grade 1 Deadbolts, we are constantly reminded there is a certain beauty that can be found in strength. The hours olympians spend training, the sacrifices they make each day to perfect their talent and the strong mental attitude they cultivate is what makes them...

Don't let summertime equal more crime! (ARA) - You may be wishing for sandy beaches or a mountain getaway about now. As Americans make plans to escape for a few days this summer, criminals view these vacations as a season of opportunity.Crime doesn't take a vacation. In fact, it surges during...

We're going to Nashville! And look out, the Sheriffs are in town! As a corporate platinum sponsor, we will be attending and exhibiting at the annual National Sheriff's Association Conference -- and we couldn't be more excited! The conference takes place at Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Resort and...

I started my journey with Nexia Home Intelligence and Schlage by installing 2 door locks (deadbolt & lever) in my home. I have a very small home, probably not the stereotypical type of home that would venture intro the home automation arena. However we've had electronic door locks for many years and...

We help protect your home and family every day with our high quality home security products like door locks, deadbolts and home automation. Today though, we want to talk about protecting the environment, the home that we all live in. Earth Day is one of those rare times that cause people to stop for...

We've all done it. We stand in the aisle at the home improvement store comparing brands, products and prices trying to figure out which product to buy. Often times we don't really know what we're getting until we get home, install it and use it. One Project Closer blogger Ethan walks readers through...

Winter’s approaching and if you haven’t prepared for it, this article by the Editors of This Old House, has some good tips. The slide show walks you through sixteen tasks that you’ve probably already taken care of, like servicing your furnace, bringing in your hoses, and winterizing your lawn, and...

Now may be a good time to consider investing in a rental property. Some in the know say that low home prices combined with low interest rates are creating a great opportunity. Of course, becoming a landlord involves a lot more than just buying the property. It's your responsibility to provide a safe...

Making a list, checking it twice? Here’s an idea: give the smart gift of a smart home. How smart is it? Let me count the ways: it’s practical, energy efficient, easy to install and use, convenient, increases home security, and gives the owner complete wireless home control.Smart homes use...

I can’t think how many times I’ve been on my way out the door and forgot something (sunglasses, cell phone, car keys, coffee, etc.) and had to come back in to grab that thing, and then I repeat that process several times before I finally leave. I’ve even forgotten my house keys, which resulted in...

Years ago, it was common to find multiple generations of a family living together under one roof, and it’s becoming a popular way to live once again. Today’s higher housing costs and the country’s struggling economy are prompting families to take in their parents and/or their adult children.But with...

I have been a locksmith for 21 years and a business owner for 7. I chose the Schlage BE365 Keypad Deadbolt to protect my home and family because of its ease of use, multiple access codes and the fact that when I rotate the turn knob I can "feel" my house is locked.We no longer carry a key for our...

Choosing the best home security solution can be tough especially if you don’t have enough knowledge of the different types of deadbolts and electronic door locks such as Schlage keyless entry locks. Each of these types of door locks are different, though choosing which one is best for you...

Electronic locks have gained popularity in recent years. An electronic lock operates by means of electric current generated by batteries. Electronic keypad door locks feature ten buttons that you can use to create custom entry codes and codes can be easily added or deleted right at the keypad. Some...

Meet Danny Lipford, a seasoned remodeling contractor and television personality and fan of Schlage locks and deadbolts. He is host and executive producer of the nationally syndicated home improvement television show, Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford®, and the radio show Homefront with Danny...

Using metals in your home décor has become high style and is also a key part of Feng Shuing your abode. One or more metals can be incorporated in your home design to complement your existing furnishings or create contrast through furniture, lamps, vases, wall décor, and other accessories. In the...