Door latches come in a variety of styles and types, and are probably more versatile than you might think. They’re most commonly seen on backyard fence gates, toolshed doors, and barns, but they can ...

Ask just about any street rodder what's so special about the early cars and more than likely the reply will be that vintage vehicles have more style, more character, and more appeal than contemporary ...

When a door latch won’t catch, it’s because the latch doesn’t align with the hole in the strike plate. Sometimes you can clearly see the misalignment. If not, do the “lipstick test.” Smear lipstick on ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. If you rent ...

While it's true that our cherished classic trucks were built when things were meant to last there's a limit to the service life of any mechanical part. As an example, can you guess how many times the ...

Sometimes, car companies create solutions to problems that don’t exist, and the resulting changes aren’t always considered improvements. On the other hand, recreating the wheel has its benefits in ...