we buy these magnetic lock because we do not want to be bother with drill all those tiny hole for the standard bend-down latch . for that purpose , these latch be perfect - they really be that easy to install . just peel & stick . and if you prefer -lrb- or need ! -rrb- the extra strength , the kit come with screw . we buy we latch four year ago for the cabinet where we keep garbage , so it get open and close many time a day . we use they constantly for about 3 year , then just leave they in place -lrb- so easy - slide the little button and the latch disengage -rrb- when Kid one be old enough not to need they . now that kid two be get around , we slide the button back down and the latch be work as well as ever . they be still stick on with only the adhesive tape - we never use the screw . the magnetic key be quite easy to use . we keep it sit on we metal sink , right above the cabinet where we use it . handily enough , it will also stick right on the cabinet for time when you be right there and open the cabinet frequently . the plastic cover of the key do eventually crack and detach from the magnet . the magnet itself still work as a key , but be harder to use without the cover\/handle . also , any strong magnet will open these latch , so you be not SOL if you lose yours . which be handy because Kid one go through a phase where he think it be fun to hide the key ... my only real gripe with these latch be that you do have to have a magnet to open they . it can be a real pain when I have a handful of messy trash to find , pick up and use the magnet in order to open the cabinet . but hey , that be childproofing , right ?