Are your car keys costing you?
If you need more than two keys for a newer vehicle it can cost you hundreds per key. The newer high tech features used in the antitheft systems work wonderfully for keeping thieves away, but can be quite costly if you lose your keys or need extras made. In certain...
Locksmith Associations and Scammers
Unfortunately in our state and many others, you don't have to be licensed as a locksmith. This has lead to many handy men and scamming companies advertising as locksmiths. As a customer, this leads to you being the ones that suffer for their lack of experience and...
High security and Key Control
If you are worried about employees making duplicate keys to a property and giving them to those that shouldn't have them, perhaps you should look into key control options. There are many high security keys that cannot be duplicated without proof of ownership. You can...
Do you have keys to your screen or storm door?
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...
Are your doors resistant to being kicked in?
The average household door isn't really all that secure, many can be opened with a credit card or other similar sheet of plastic, and even the ones with deadbolts are still prone to being kicked open. No matter how many locks you put on your door, its still only as...
Knox box
If your starting up a new business or you are building a new property, its important to consult with a local inspector about having a knox box installed. Knox boxes are small, key operated safes that are designed to be installed on the outside of buildings. The local...
Is your locksmith licensed? The anser may suprise you.
When you call a locksmith, one of the main questions you should have (in most states) is, "are you licensed and insured?". Unfortunately, many states do not require locksmiths to be licensed, which causes many problems. The most common problem that is encountered...
Internet Protocal video servailance systems
Digital, network video surveillance systems provide a number of benefits and advanced functions that you may not get with an analog video surveillance system. Internet protocal systems provide superior image quality, remote accessibility, distributed intelligent video...
PLUG N PLAY CAMERAS
If you ever thought about getting video cameras on your home but felt the cost or the installation would be to difficult. This is the time to start looking into IP cameras. Internet Protocol. This is a very effective, economical and easy to install system. Stay tuned...
Padlock protection
Do you have an old padlock on a fence or shed that rarely gets used? Padlocks in the weather are quite prone to corrosion. Please make sure that every season you check and lubricate your rarely used padlocks to help prevent future issues. another option you could...
Keyless entry.
Have you ever had trouble finding a correct key on your key ring in the dark or in the cold, or gone for a walk and locked your keys in the house? There are now many options that could help eliminate the need for a physical key all together. There are options ranging...
Spring is here, are your locks ready for the spring and summer months?
Winter can be very destructive to your locks, doors and windows. The salt and calcium chloride used to reduce build ups of ice can be devastating to your home and auto locks. Make sure that every spring and fall, your locks and hinges are checked and lubricated to...