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...
How to Steer Clear of Locksmith Scams
You may have heard versions of scam artists tricking homeowners into paying more for what they need. These have existed since the beginning of business. Locksmith scams are tricky considering they are a specialized service that many don’t know the inner workings of....
Protect Your Vehicle from Break-Ins This Summer
Your vehicle is one of your biggest and most useful assets. Our vehicles take us to work, to worship and to social functions. They are an important part of our lives. With rising vehicle purchase and lease costs, losing access to your vehicle through a break-in or...
The What and How of Dummy Doorknobs
Have you ever turned a doorknob and found that it didn’t turn? Surprising right? They are called “dummy doorknobs” and are found in almost any home or workplace. They don’t latch, rotate or lock as standard doorknobs do. Instead, they are fixed, mostly used for...
Locksmiths Recommend Safes for Securing Important Documents
Many people recognize that guns, money and jewelry should be locked up in a safe. But few people realize that there are a number of important documents which also should be kept secure in a safe. Ask a trusted locksmith near you for some recommendations. If you have...
Locksmiths Reveal Some Insights into Burglaries
People like to think that a burglary won’t ever happen to them. Burglary is defined as “unlawful entry into a structure with the intent to commit a separate felony or theft.”1 With over 2.5 million burglaries annually in the United States this type of wishful thinking...
Master Key Systems are the Key to Control
Are you a business owner or manager who needs access to all areas of your building? At the same time, do you need to limit access to certain areas to only those employees who need entry to complete their jobs? When your place of work requires full admittance to some...