Imagine the life of a lock—when the home is built, that fierce little protector sits shining on the front door, barring entry to those who lack a key. It looks like it will last forever. But, over the years, weather and use will slowly take their toll. Each time the key gets pushed into the lock, …Read More
8Whether for home or work, you’ve probably all seen a key stamped with “do not duplicate” or “do not copy.” Seems like a surefire way to keep your keys from being copied, right? Well, if you’ve ever been in a pinch and you’ve had a “do not copy” key copied, you know how ineffective…Read More
Have you ever watched a home improvement show and thought, “wow, that looks easy. I could definitely do that!” then found out just how complicated the project really is? When it comes to DIY home projects, some are fine to attempt with a trip to your local home improvement store and a lot of hop…Read More
When people search “locksmith near me,” one of questions we get asked most frequently is how to improve home security. It makes sense; our homes are where we keep the things most meaningful to us and, when everyone is home at least, our homes are how we protect our closest family. Needless to sa…Read More
Imagine how miserable it would be: late for work, the rain pouring down outside, and you realize your only umbrella is locked in the car—along with your car keys. It’s not exactly the most auspicious start to the day, but these situations are more common than you’d expect. Everyone, at some po…Read More