Some homeowners put window locks on all their windows; others only do this on the ground floor. Skipping upstairs locks isn’t a good idea, however. Why? 1. More Security Don’t assume that intruders only go for the easy option and try to break in through ground floor windows. Your upstairs windows also give access, especially at the back of your home which is more secluded. In fact, experienced thieves may target upstairs windows.…
Read More »When you lock yourself out of your home or your car, your first thought is to get help quickly. While any qualified locksmith can help you fix this kind of problem, a mobile locksmith may be the best bet when you need quick help. Why? Speed of Response Mobile locksmiths operate on the road. If they’re free when you call, they’ll be with you as soon as they can drive to your location.…
Read More »Not to be dramatic, but the statistics regarding break-ins on commercial properties should be cause for concern for all property owners. From random acts of vandalism to pre-meditated burglary, it is critical to take the best security measures to boost the safety of your employees and valuables. However, a good number of people assume that simply having locks on their property will suffice. In truth, vandals have devised numerous ways of breaking these locks using either brute force or high degrees of finesse.…
Read More »Smart locks are an option you may have heard about, but know very little about. You likely know the basics. You know that the locking system is keyless, works with your smartphone and can be used on the doors of your home and garage doors. You know that these locks work through the smartphone, allowing you to open, lock and set timers for your doors. There are several key points about smart locks that residential locksmiths want you to know before you upgrade.…
Read More »If you’ve been locked out of your car or truck, you want to call a car locksmith right away and avoid trying to force your way into the vehicle. Movies and TV shows may make it look easy to pop the lock of a car, but in reality, the job isn’t that simple! Note a few reasons why you always want to call a locksmith for any vehicle lockouts. Potential damage to car…
Read More »Good office security isn’t just a question of making sure that people can’t break into your building easily; you also need to think about internal security. If a burglar does manage to break into your office and none of your internal doors lock, then you’re giving away free access to everything in your business. So, it’s worth thinking about putting locks on internal doors, especially to areas that you really want to protect, such as rooms that contain a lot of expensive IT equipment, sensitive data, supplies and stock.…
Read More »If you’re a business owner, no doubt you’re concerned about the machinery, equipment, computer records and other items you have stored at your office or production facility. You may even be worried about your own staff and their safety when onsite! Installing high-quality locks is obviously the first step in securing your business, and in protecting your staff. Note a few questions you might have about locks and the services of a commercial locksmith so you know what to ask them if you need new locks installed or ever find yourself locked out of your own business.…
Read More »Two things are certain to happen in life. One is pouring a drink all over your new clothes, and another is losing your keys on a cold, rainy night. While the former can be incredibly inconveniencing, the latter can cause you to spend a night out in the cold if you’re not adequately prepared. It is surprising how many people don’t have a plan when they find themselves locked out as a result of losing or breaking their keys.…
Read More »You’ve pulled up to work for the day, but when you reach for your keys to unlock the door, you realise that they’re gone. You’re locked out of your business. Unfortunately, this can happen to anyone, and if it happens to you, here’s what you should do. 1. Contact the Owner of the Building A lot of business owners lease their space. If that applies in your situation, you may want to start by calling the owner of the building.…
Read More »You may need a safe to store valuable items like certificates, money, rings and other priceless items. Sometimes you may be living with children in the house and need to protect some things from possible destruction. Some gadgets such as guns may are dangerous if left in open space where kids can access them. You may not have money to purchase a new safe, but second hand safes can still offer the same services.…
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