Monthly Archives: February 2011

How Reliable Are Smartlocks?

Smartkey is a relatively new lock technology and the brand is owned by Weiser and Kwikset. From the standpoint of saving money, the ability to rekey your own lock is certainly appealing to the average consumer. Rekeying a Smartkey type … Continue reading

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I Need The Locks Changed On My House, What Are My Options?

Your options are “Lock Rekeying” or “Lock Replacement“. What is Lock Rekeying? A Locksmith can rekey the locks you now have. In Order to Rekey your lock, a Professional Locksmith must remove the lock from your door and dis-assemble the … Continue reading

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Find The Right Locksmith For The Job

With a multitude of Locksmith Companies on the web today. It makes it difficult if not almost impossible. So how do you find the right locksmith for the job?

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What Is Inside Of The Lock Cylinder On My Door?

Clients seem to want to know what is inside of their lock. When I am on a rekey call I always invite my clients out to my truck. I show them what parts make up the lock cylinder on their … Continue reading

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Why change the keys for your new home? What could Happen?

That’s a question that I am asked all the time. Before I get in depth on this subject, let me tell you what happened to a client of mine a few years ago. He had purchased a newly built house in a brand new sub-division Continue reading

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Deadbolt Locks: High Security vs. Standard Type

Available on the market today are many different brands of “High Security” and Standard type deadbolt locks. In this article we attempt to objectively look at the pros and cons of each. Continue reading

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You’ve Just Moved Into Your New House. How Secure Is It?

Many new home owners don’t even think twice about the locks on their doors when they first move into their new home Continue reading

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