Winter can be quite damaging to your door hardware. The cold dry air carries a lot of debris that works its way into your locks. The calcium chloride and salts they put down on most roadways in the colder states becomes airborne and does the same damage to locks as it...

What is the easiest way to open a lock? Well that is kind of a trick question, the easiest way to open a lock is to use the key that opens that lock. If you are a home owner buying a your first house, or are simply moving into a new house you should stop and think for...

"High security keys", is a term used to cover a large variety of pick and drill resistant keyways. There are many types, many brands, "Dimple keys, Sidewinder keys, etc.". When it comes to keys, high security is a rather general term, many claim to be pick and drill...

Drilling open locks, or "rotary picking" as its sometimes, jokingly called, is a questionable subject. In certain situations, if the lock being opened is either high security, or going to be replaced anyway, drilling may be the fastest/most economic option. Also if...

In many states, Michigan included, Locksmithing is very poorly regulated. It can be difficult to figure out if your talking with an actual locksmith, or just a handyman calling himself one. In many situations, these "locksmiths" will over charge, or go about the...

To keep your locks working smoothly and without issue here are a few easy tips. Make sure your key is properly cut. A Locksmith shop is always a better place for duplicate keys. Remember: Use the closest key you have to the original if not the original. If your locks...

If you happen to have called one of the "bad apple" Locksmith companies and a technician shows up, ask yourself, Am I comfortable with the technician? Do I believe what he is saying?If the answer is no, ask the technician to leave. Do not pay anything. If the...

Many furniture stores sell their own brands or custom brands of desks, dressers, cabinets, etc.  Many of these come as is with no locking options. If you have furniture that you need to be able to lock, it can be a difficult problem. There are many options ranging...

Storm doors aren't exactly high security doors, however, keeping them locked does present one extra barrier for criminals to fight through. Having a glass door locked gives you the advantage of hearing glass break or hearing the struggle with your door before they...

Drilling open locks, or "rotary picking" as its sometimes, jokingly called, is a questionable subject. In certain situations, if the lock being opened is either high security, or going to be replaced anyway, drilling may be the fastest/most economic option. Also if...

"High security keys", is a term used to cover a large variety of pick and drill resistant keyways. There are many types, many brands, "Dimple keys, Sidewinder keys, etc.". When it comes to keys, high security is a rather general term, many claim to be pick and drill...

If you happen to have called one of the "bad apple" Locksmith companies and a technician shows up, ask yourself, Am I comfortable with the technician? Do I believe what he is saying?If the answer is no, ask the technician to leave. Do not pay anything. If the...