Locked out? Lost your spare? Key not working right? Don’t call a locksmith — fix it yourself! Spare keys are great because they can come in handy in an emergency. Preparation is key, so don’t wait ...

Are you afraid of getting locked out of your house or car and having to hire an expensive locksmith? There’s a company that wants to give you a cheaper option in case of an emergency. KeyMe wants to ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Arlon Boyd works for his family business, Lake Hardware. He uses a machine called an Ilco Orion machine to duplicate keys. The machine traces the original key while ...

(CBS) -- There's a new app that could make it easier for someone to break into your house. The only thing a crook needs is a camera phone and a credit card. You used to have to go to a locksmith and ...

The science pros at The King of Random show you how to copy keys like a spy at home. How selfless action kept a country club shooting from turning into an even worse tragedy ...

A photograph of your apartment key is enough to enable someone to unlock your door, thanks to a new technology developed by computer scientists at UC San Diego. Led by computer science professor ...

Q: My new car is from the same manufacturer as my previous one. And I still have the wireless key fob from the older car. Can I have it reprogrammed as an extra door opener? A: It is possible, ...

Ever lose a car key, or have one go bad after a few years? You probably dreaded asking the dealer for a new one, worried about the cost, with some keys and fobs costing $300 or more. But you now have ...