Changing your locks might seem like a hassle, but situations will inevitably arise where you’ll want to change them out. Whether you part ways with roommates, lose your keys, or experience a break-in, it’s best to be proactive about changing your locks so you can control who has access to your home.
In most cases you can replace your door locks on your own without much trouble. Standard deadbolts come with the lock, which fits together from either side of the door, and the latch, which houses the actual deadbolt that extends to the door frame when you lock the door.