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Ways to Reduce Your Risk of an Office Intruder
Office theft runs the gamut from employees stealing supplies to burglars gaining access after-hours. In a commercial building, it only makes sense to be extra-cautious, no matter how comfortable you might feel. Here are some ways that employees, managers, and building...
Best Locks to Prevent Home Burglaries
Door locks create the vital first line of defense in protecting your home against burglars. Yet not all locks are the same, making it extremely important to choose just the right lock for each door. Here is what you should know to choose the best locks to prevent home...
How 4 Infamous Burglars Bypassed Locks
Cat burglars, or thieves who specialize in breaking into homes or other properties to steal things, are crafty and cunning. While strong locks and a good home security system can help keep them at bay, some cat burglars are more determined than others. Here’s a look...
How Locksmiths Check for Ownership During a Lockout
If you are locked out of your house, you may feel annoyed or even fearful. But what if you have no way to prove that the house you are locked out of is yours? Locksmiths are required by law to verify that you live at the residence you are attempting to access. If your...
Ways Locksmiths Learn How to Pick Locks
If you want to be a locksmith, you need to learn how to perform the job. While locksmithing is becoming more and more technically advanced, with many locksmiths branching out into smart locks and security systems, lockpicking remains a core aspect of the job. Here are...
Tools Professional Locksmiths Use to Help During Vehicle Lockouts
Locking your car is incredibly easy, generally involving just the touch of a button. Since it’s so easy to do, though, it is common to lock your car without paying much attention to the process. Unfortunately, mindlessly locking your car could result in accidentally...
Can Insurance Companies Deny a Burglary Claim for Unlocked Homes?
Although you might think your odds of falling victim to a burglary are low, a shocking 1 in 10 people has had their home burgled. It can be a highly traumatizing experience, leading to feelings of vulnerability, fear, sadness, and anger. Yet if it turns out that you...
Understanding How Biometric Locks Work and Where You Can Install Them
Until recently, biometric locks were the stuff of science fiction. Today, though, they are an increasingly popular security solution. A biometric lock grants access based on either a retina scan or a fingerprint. Retina scanners are not yet in common use, but...
Common Issues for Electronic Locks
Electronic smart locks have become extremely popular. You never have to worry about forgetting your key, and you can easily set and change access codes at will. It is easy to let the babysitter or dog walker have access only when needed, and you will never get stuck...
Can Deadbolt Locks Reduce Your Homeowner’s Insurance Premiums?
Homeowner’s insurance can be expensive. Anyone who owns a home needs insurance to protect their investment, but in years when you don’t need to file a claim, paying a high homeowner’s insurance premium seems like a waste of money. Fortunately, there are things that...