Lock bumping or tapping is a way for someone to open a standard door lock without using the necessary key. It involves inserting a special key and tapping or bumping it until the key fits fully into the lock allowing it to be turned.

Now, this ‘technology’ has been around since the 70′s like I mentioned, but the problem is that the ‘knowledge’ of how to do it was kept in small circles (criminals and lock smiths). But today, with the speed of information sharing on the internet, this technique is now known by millions of people (my estimate).

It is estimated that over 90% of households in America have a lot that is not bump proof. So, when you combine the fact that lots of people know about this with the fact that just about everyone is exposed to the problem, you have increased chances of being broken into (assuming there are smart thieves out there).

There are things you can do. The obvious choice is to get a bump proof lock or a digital touchpad. That does cost more but I would think the peace of mind is worth it. Like all ‘news’, this one may never affect your situation (I certainly hope you are never a victim of a break in) but for sure, the next time you have to change the locks on your door, make sure you ask for a bump proof lock.

• Weiser has introduce many innovations in the last decade, including the Brilliance Anti-Tarnish finish
• Throughout their history they have always created high quality and secure locks
• The door hardware they produce is also fashionable and changes to meet the styles and needs of today’s home owner
• The company began in 1904 as a family owned business specializing in hardware and custom locks
• They have a 285,000 square foot state of the art manufacturing facility that was built in 2000
• Weiser is currently owned by Black & Decker a well known company committed to excellence

There are many other reasons of course. If you would like to learn more about Weiser, you can learn a lot from their company history.

Generally, there are two types of deadbolts. A Single cylinder and a double cylinder mode. The difference relates to the way in which you lock/unlock the deadbolt. With a single cylinder, one side is locked with a key and the other side in locked manually. Double cylinder deadbolts have to be locked on either side with a key. They have no manual way of locking or unlocking them.

After you decide on single or double, the next choice option is usually the finish. And that will depend on your taste and the color of the door or other variables.

The prices of Weiser deadbolts ranges from $22 on the low end to as high as $40 or $50. Typically the single cylinder deadbolts are less expensive than the double cyclinder ones.

Weiser powerbolts normally operate using AA batteries. They also usually ship with a pair of keys just in case you need a backup system.

They are very easy to install because they do not require any wiring. They will fit into your existing door hardware in most cases too. Since they are a deadbolt you also get that added protection too.

They typically range in price from $115 to $150 depending on what model you want for your home.

These are normally used homes for external doors. They also work fine for securing doors on your garage or shed or anyplace that you need to lock with a key.

Additionally, locksets can refer to door knobs that do not lock, like the kind that you would use for a closet or bedroom in your home. No matter if you need a locking or non-locking model, there is sure to be a Weiser lockset that suits your needs.

There are many different choices available. They come in both 2 piece and one piece models, depending on your needs. It’s also good to know that many of the Weiser handlesets come with a Brilliance Lifetime Anti-Tarnish finish.

The prices of most handlesets range from $120 on the low end to $170 on the high end. A lot of them will ship in as little as 3 or 4 days depending on your selection.

Of course, the models all come with keys so if you forget the passcode you won’t be locked out of your home.

There are 2 different types of these locks. There are the electronic touchpad locks and the regular keyless touchpad locks to chose from.

The prices range from about $100 to $150 depending on the style and model you chose from. It is useful to note that some come in deadbolt varieties whereas others include a doorknob.

These are my favorite kind of locks actually. When we redid the doors on our house, we chose to use Weiser leversets.

There are a couple of reasons we like leversets best. First, we have a backyard patio and we don’t have sliding doors. This means in the summer we have to use our regular doors. When you have your arms full, the ease of using a lever set really comes in handy.

Second, we really like the look of these locks. For some reason they feel and look more professional or rich. They add a little touch of class to your room/door.

If you are in the market for Weiser leversets there is a large selection available. The prices range from about $25 to $30 on the low end and up to $50 on the high end. That depends on if you are just getting the handle without the locking mechanism or not.

Weiser makes a wide variety of these types of door locks. They range in price from just over $10 to around $35. The traditional round shaped models are less expensive. The newer lever style locks are the more expensive varieties.

There is quite a selection available for ordering from Amazon. Here is a group of the Weiser privacy locks for you to continue your research. And if you already know what you want to buy, then you can just compare the prices.