Hammond Re-Engineered DIY Guides · No. 35
Replace a Deadbolt or Install a Smart Lock
Keyway, Backset, Strike Plate
A new deadbolt is 20 minutes with a screwdriver. A smart lock adds 15 minutes for batteries and app setup. This book walks both plus the backset gotcha that stops first-timers.
Kindle edition coming soon. Until then, the PDF download includes the same content.
About This Guide
Screwdriver. 30 minutes. More security or a smart key.
Deadbolt installs are simple: unscrew old, screw in new. The gotchas: backset (how deep the hole is from the door edge), matching strike plate alignment, and for smart locks, battery access and app pairing.
Walks: - Backset (2-3/8" vs 2-3/4") and how to measure. - Keyed deadbolt replacement. - Smart lock types (retrofit vs full replacement). - App setup (August, Schlage Encode, Kwikset, Yale). - Strike plate and deadbolt alignment.
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