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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...
How to Prevent Locking Yourself Out of Your Home
Whether you ran out the door in a hurry, leaving your key behind, or your key just broke off in the lock, being stuck on your stoop is never fun. Fortunately, it is easy for a locksmith to gain entry to your home, but it is even better to avoid being locked out in the...
Places to Put Locks in Your Home You May Not Have Thought Of
You probably already know how important it is to lock your home up tight. Exterior door and window locks serve as the last line of defense against intruders. Don’t get so wrapped up in choosing exterior locks that you neglect the inside of your home, though. Here are...
How to Quickly ID a Professional Locksmith
Unfortunately, the locksmith industry is full of scam artists. After all, when you need a locksmith, you may be in an emergency situation and not thinking clearly. You are in a prime position to be taken advantage of, so it is vital to understand how to quickly...
Ways to Remove a Padlock You’ve Forgotten the Code For
A combination padlock is an excellent way to protect your personal items. Whether you are using a locker at school or work, or locking up treasured possessions at home, a combination padlock means you never have to worry about losing your key. But what happens if you...