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It’s never a good time to need a locksmith. With a bit of advance planning and preparation, though, you can reduce the bill you need to pay. Here are a few ways to minimize your locksmith charges without compromising your safety and security. Get Spare Keys The...

Locks have been a front line of defense for centuries. Most people don’t think too much about their home, office, or vehicle locks until they either get locked out or realize that the lock no longer works. Yet locks have come a long way in recent years, and today,...

Many people believe in something known as an “unpickable lock.” This Holy Grail of locks is believed to be completely safe and secure, protecting homes against any intrusion attempt short of dynamite (or, as Matt and John used to demonstrate on the old TV show, “It...

There are many reasons for a safe to refuse to open. Regardless of why you are locked out, though, it is easy to become frustrated, angry, and even worried, especially if you have something inside with a great deal of either financial or sentimental value....

Drinking is a major part of modern culture, and light to moderate drinking can even have some health benefits. Still, it is all too easy to go overboard, losing track of exactly how much you have had to drink until you suddenly walk out of the club into the night and...

Home security has come a long way since the days when women living alone were advised to buy a big dog and a strong deadbolt. Today, there are numerous high-tech security systems on the market, and monitored systems play a vital role. A monitored security system may...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a locksmith? Are you interested in becoming a locksmith yourself, or just curious what draws people to the job? Here a few things that all truly great locksmiths have in common. Manual Dexterity Locksmiths spend most of...