Repairing and Protecting Locks, Keys and Safes
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The Key Roles of an Emergency Locksmith
Few experiences are more traumatic than locking yourself out of your home, especially if you're returning from a trip or a long day at work. Fortunately, emergency locksmiths are available at short notice and equipped with the tools to help you get back into your home. Fixing a damaged lock After years of use, many locks encounter damage. From rust that warp the lock's insides to keys snapping in the hole, when you find you can no longer access your home because of the lock life can become very difficult.
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Two Ways That Changing Your New Home's Locks Can Reduce the Likelihood of It Being Burglarised
Whilst having a locksmith change all of the locks on your new home's exterior doors might sound like an unnecessary expense, it could actually spare you a lot of money and heartache in the long run, by reducing the likelihood of your property being burglarised. Read on to find out how. By preventing those with copies from entering your home If the previous occupant of your new home lived in the property for several years, there is a very good chance that at least one or two other people have copies of the existing keys.
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Four Home Security Mistakes to Avoid
Keeping your home safe from intruders isn't just a matter of installing a security system and locking your doors. Developing good security habits is an important part of home protection. Establishing the right routines will help you avoid these common security mistakes. Creating spare key temptation In order to avoid being locked out, some people like to hide a spare key outside the house. This might be under a doormat, in a flowerpot, or under a stone in the garden.
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4 Features Your Electronic Access Control System Should Have
Many businesses rely on electronic access control systems to keep thieves and other intruders out of their premises. Since the introduction of the first generation of access control systems, security technology has advanced. Electronic security systems today provide a range of advanced features, which give business owners and managers a high level of control over who has access to their property. When shopping for an access control system, choose one that has the following features to maximise the benefits for your company:
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Why You Should Never Take Anything for Granted When It Comes to the Security of Your New Home
When you and your family first walk into a new home, excitement abounds. You could be forgiven for letting enthusiasm get the better of you and not focusing as much as you should when it comes to security. What should one of your first jobs be, the very morning that you move into your new pad? Securing your home. Are Your Protections Suitable? Firstly, have a look at the security options provided by the contractor who built or renovated the house.
Hi, my name is Olive, and when I was a kid, my dad was a safe manufacturer. I used to love being in his welding shop or accompanying him to jobs to make locks onsite. When I grew up, I did not follow in his footsteps, but I owned a restaurant, and I always thought of my then late father when I put cash into the safe at the end of the night. Through years of being a business owner – sometimes in a not very safe neighbourhood – I learned the importance of locks. I also learned how they can break, how to repair them and how to ensure they in working order. To honor my dad, I wanted to make a blog about locks and safes. Whether you are a business owner, a homeowner or someone curious about becoming a locksmith, I hope you enjoy reading these posts!