What Defines a Commercial Door?
Different kinds of apples are best served for specific purposes, so are there particular types of doors that are best designed for certain places? A granny smith, for example, matches best for caramel apples. Similarly, a metal or steel door is a great choice for a...
Here are 3 Door Lock Go-To’s
A savvy homeowner understands that the front door is a prime entry point for burglars looking to access valuables. While smart home security devices like Ring can make these attempts more challenging, the choice of front door lock remains a key factor in securing your...
Commercial Locksmiths Help Businesses in Many Ways
Have you ever found yourself outside of your car in the supermarket parking lot, doors locked, keys hanging in the ignition just out of reach? Or you’re standing in your own driveway, digging through your purse for keys you know aren’t there as the front door of your...
Important Locks: Portable Door Locks and Child Safety Locks
Portable door locks and child safety locks aren’t locks that are generally sold and installed by locksmiths, but they are an important part of personal security that homeowners shouldn’t overlook. As locksmiths, overall safety is our primary concern and we like to...
Don’t Struggle with Lock Issues this Winter
Brrr. It's cold outside, and you can't wait to get into your warm, cozy home. You try to open your front door, but what happens? The lock isn't working. How inconvenient in Michigan winters in which temperatures can dip dangerously below freezing. When temperatures...
Locksmiths Do More than Unlock Locks
We bet you didn’t know locksmiths do more than help you when you’ve locked yourself out of the house. The profession dates back to roughly 700 BC, where the oldest lock was discovered among the Assyrian Empire. As the lock itself advanced and upgraded, so did the the...
Best Places to Stash a Spare Key
It has happened to most people at one time or another in their lives. The key that they thought they had in their coat pocket or purse is sitting on the kitchen counter and they have just exited their home and made sure the door is securely locked. Dread and panic...
Property Isn’t All You Lose in a Home Break-In
Our homes are the place where we feel most comfortable, safe and secure. A home burglary can upend those feelings which are essential to our peace of mind. Home burglaries are “considered as attacks to both one’s personhood and one’s safety and privacy and many render...
7 Services You Probably Didn’t Realize a Locksmith Can Provide
If you’ve ever locked yourself out of your home or car, you probably had to call a locksmith. While this is an essential part of what locksmiths do, it is not their only job. Besides being “door openers,” locksmiths have many other skills that may be helpful for your...
Secure Doors and Locks Keep Burglars at Bay
The U.S. Department of Justice reports that there are over a million break-ins reported annually with half being home invasions.1 Imagine coming home from your summer vacation, relaxed and ready to jump back into your busy life again only to find that your home had...
Multipoint Locks for Enhanced Security
The main purpose of the lock on your door is to provide safety. It keeps unwanted people from entering your home and gives you control over who you let in. The variety of locks available, such as deadbolts and knob locks, gives you different ways to achieve this...
Locksmith Advice for Summer Travel
It’s finally arrived! You are just days away from leaving on that summer vacation that you planned in the snowy, frigid days of winter. Before you leave, there is some preparation you need to do to ensure that your home, and the valuables inside it, will still be safe...