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Security Safes: What You Should Know
A safe is a highly recommended item for any home or business. However, there are so many different types, sizes, and styles of safes, it can be difficult to know what to buy. To help ensure that you purchase the right safe for your needs, here is what you should know...
6 Things to Look for in a Smart Lock
Smart locks have become an incredibly popular trend. Thanks to rapidly improving technology, these locks now have capabilities that were unimaginable even a decade ago. Still, not all smart locks are created equal. Some manufacturers are so enamored with adding bells...
7 Tips to Avoid Being Locked Out of Your Apartment
There are few feelings worse than standing on your stoop at the end of a long day as you come to the realization that you are locked out of your apartment. Maybe you ran out the door in a hurry and left your keys on the table, or perhaps your key just broke off in the...
What to Do if You Are Locked Out
It’s a terrible feeling to arrive at your home or car to discover that you don’t have your keys. You may have locked them inside or lost them. After you get over the initial shock of being locked out of your home or car, follow these steps. Ensure Your Key Is Actually...
4 Factors That Affect the Cost of a Lock Change
The term “lock change” is frequently misused to refer to lock rekeying, or even lock repair. These services are performed when a lock is adapted to work with new keys, or when a broken lock is fixed, respectively. A true lock change occurs when the old lock is...
How to Secure a Sliding Glass Door
Sliding glass doors are both decorative and functional, but they have some security weaknesses that must be addressed. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to secure a sliding glass door once you know the secrets. Here is what you need to know. Weak Latches Hopefully...
How to Choose a Reputable Locksmith Company
Protecting Yourself Get recommendations and/or read reviews: Ask friends and relatives if they have personal experience with any local locksmiths. Also check with the Better Business Bureau and read online reviews. Call ahead: Make sure the locksmith answers the phone...
5 Tips to Avoid Locksmith Scams
Locksmiths help customers when they lock themselves out of their cars, homes, and offices. Skilled locksmiths rarely have to replace a door’s lock. Instead, locksmiths rely on knowledge, experience, and the right tools to enter into locked buildings. Because...
Benefits of Keypad Locks for Your Home
Top 3 Benefits of Using Keypad Locks for Your Home While there are many cases in which taking an “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it” attitude may be helpful, there are plenty of moments in which recognizing change and advancement can both simplify and improve your...
Benefits of Keyless Deadbolts
Standard deadbolt locks have been around for a long time. But with innovations in technology and the need to reinforce the home security with more secure and advanced options, keyless deadbolts are gaining tremendous popularity. These keyless entry systems are able to...