Unless you have a big box phobia check Home Depot or Lowes. We used a Schlage brand. We found in stock 4 sets all keyed the same....there is a number on the box indicating what the key is. They said they would rekey the rest for $5.00 each. We ended up just putting the 4 keyed alike in the regularly used entries. I got a cheap keyless doorhandle for one door, but the batteries went dead pretty quickly and I haven't bothered to replaced them. Doing it over again I would get one that requires no batteries or power.

We have a rim lock on one of our exterior doors, supplemented by a deadbolt. We have an old house, and there was what I guess was the original rim lock there when we bought the house, but it had no keeper. To replace it, I got one of the more ornate rim locks with keeper from HOAH. What I discovered was that the door frame wasn't on the same plane as the door, so I had to affix a piece of wood to bring the keeper in line with the latch. Also, the doorframe didn't seem to have enough wood behind it where the keeper needed to go, so the screws holding the keeper kept coming loose. I solved this by affixing the aforementioned piece of wood further way from the edge of the doorframe. So this is a long way of saying that you would need to let your contractor know that the doorframe needs to be able to accomodate the keeper. Also, if you live in a cold climate, you'll want to get draft covers for your keyholes. Here is a link that might be useful: Draft cover

Almost all manufacturers make locksets in numerous styles and finishes. Most styles can be ordered in whatever finish you desire. You'll find a myriad of choices if you simply do a google search for "door hardware", "locksets", or "door knobs". If you see a lockset that you like at a local retailer, chances are the retailer can order it for you in any of a number of finishes. Modestly priced door hardware is available from Kwikset, Schlage (perhaps the most dominant brand) and others. Mid-range priced sets are available from Emtek, Baldwin and others. Higher end architectural grade locksets are available from Omnia, Rocky Mountain Hardware and others. The very best entry sets are usually mortise locks, but it sounds like your door is set up for a deadbolt and knob or lever set. If you choose a set with two locks, you'll find it more convenient if you specify that both locks should be keyed the same.

Don't apologize someone2010 -- this is new to me, and while I've tried to familiarize myself with the jargon, I don't want to give anybody the impression that I know what I'm doing! It never hurts for me to double-check. The Baldwin Lexington handleset I'm considering is available with a 2 1/2" backset, which mine is. It also fits my 1 3/4" thick doors. The only thing about my existing doors which limits my handleset choices is the diameter of the holes. Because we use the front door primarily, I do want good quality hardware. The Weslock is attractive enough and certainly less expensive, but you indicate that Baldwin is better. I don't mind paying more and going through the hassle of enlarging the diameter of the holes, if I wind up with trouble-free hardware. I've posted on the woodworking forum about enlarging the holes, and they've given me good advice. I think I can do it myself. There are pitfalls, however. I could wind up with correctly-sized cross bores, but non-standard backsets -- I think I said that right! Thanks!