I get what you're saying about fingerprint locks being tricky. We had one installed on our back door a couple years ago, thinking it'd be super convenient—no keys, no codes to remember. Well, turns out my fingers are apparently unreadable after sanding down old furniture or working in the garden all day. I'd stand there wiping my thumb on my jeans, trying again and again... neighbors probably thought I was casing my own house.
"Keypad locks seem to strike a good balance between convenience and reliability."
Yeah, that's exactly why we switched over to a keypad lock eventually. It's been smooth sailing since then. Plus, living in an older home means dealing with doors that shift slightly with the seasons—humidity is no joke—and fingerprint sensors just don't seem as forgiving as keypads when things aren't perfectly aligned.
Totally relate to the fingerprint frustration. I flipped a house last summer and installed one of those fingerprint locks thinking it'd impress buyers. Well, after painting and sanding all day, my fingers were a mess—couldn't get in without wiping my hands like ten times. Switched to keypad locks after that, and yeah, way less hassle. Glad you found something that works better for your place... older houses definitely have their quirks.
Haha, fingerprint locks always seemed a bit gimmicky to me. I mean, they're cool in theory, but I've heard way too many stories like yours—paint-covered fingers, sweaty hands after yard work... not exactly practical. Personally, I'm still sticking with good old-fashioned keys and deadbolts. But now you've got me curious about keypad locks—are they really that reliable? Guess it's time to reconsider my stubbornness and step into the 21st century...
Honestly, I totally get your hesitation about fingerprint locks. I tried one myself during a remodel project last year, and let's just say it wasn't exactly smooth sailing—especially after sanding or painting all day. My fingerprints were basically nonexistent, haha.
But keypad locks? They've been surprisingly solid for me. I've installed them for a few clients who were skeptical at first too, and now they're converts. The nice thing is, even if your hands are dirty or wet, you can still punch in a code pretty easily. Plus, you can set temporary codes for guests or contractors, which is super handy.
I still keep a spare key hidden somewhere safe (old habits die hard), but honestly, the keypad has been reliable enough that I've rarely needed it. Might be worth giving it a shot—stepping into the 21st century isn't so bad after all...
I had a keypad lock installed at one of my rental properties about two years ago, and honestly, it's been pretty solid overall. The fingerprint thing always seemed a bit gimmicky to me—especially since I've had similar issues with fingerprint sensors on phones after working outside or handling rough materials. Keypads just seem more practical day-to-day. I still keep a hidden backup key too, but haven't needed it yet...knock on wood.
