Residential & Commercial Locksmith Security News, Tips & Advice

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January 25, 2022

10 Signs that Burglars Are Getting More Brazen

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December 29, 2021

Best Home Security Products for Seniors Aging in Place

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November 29, 2021

Factors to Consider When Changing Locks for a Hotel

Locksmith works to unlock a door.

October 22, 2021

Responding When Lives Are on the Line

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October 21, 2021

Should Homeowners Trust Smart Locks?

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September 29, 2021

Technology is Taking on the Challenge of School Safety

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September 24, 2021

Why You Should Consider a Career as a Locksmith

a set of keys has been dropped and a young person is walking away

September 24, 2021

As Long as there Is a Need for Security, there Is a Need for Locksmiths

A locksmith works to pick a lock

August 20, 2021

Don’t Fall for These New Locksmith Scams

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August 18, 2021

Shortage of Remote Keys Crushing Car Industry

microchip in a computer circuit

August 17, 2021

Recent Chip Shortage Affects the Security and Smart Home Industry

A modern office building that has smart tinted windows on the exterior and privacy film on interior glass.

August 3, 2021

Self-Tinting Glass: the Commercial Solution to Window Treatments

College Personal Security

July 30, 2021

Security Advice for Dorm Rooms and Campus Living

New Home Lock Change

June 21, 2021

Closing on a New House? Don’t Forget to Change Out the Locks

Safe Home Placement

June 20, 2021

Where to Install a Safe in Your Home

Business Retail Security

May 26, 2021

Top Retail Store Security Tips

Key Finders 2019

April 16, 2021

The Best Smart Key Finders

Homeowner looks at security cameras using a mobile app.

March 31, 2021

Lock up Tight with This Year’s Top Security Gadgets

An open drawer of a filing cabinet filled with files and confidential documents.

February 24, 2021

Office Security: How Safe Is Your Filing Cabinet?

A homeowner locks the front door of a house.

February 23, 2021

Locksets and Security Accessories for Your Home

A row of blue garage doors on a commercial facility.

February 20, 2021

What You Should Know About Securing Garage Service Doors

Electronic Safe

January 10, 2021

Advantages of Electronic Safe Locks

storage locker security

December 28, 2020

Locks for Self-Storage Units: What You Need to Know

cylinder guards

December 27, 2020

Why Your Business Needs Cylinder Lock Guards

A woman holds a rfid bracelet to a locker in order to unlock it.

October 29, 2020

What Is a Shared-Use Lock?

Homeowner removing a door lock so that it can be fixed.

October 28, 2020

How To Remove a Door Lock at Home

Parts of a smart lock disassembled so that it can be fixed.

September 30, 2020

How To Repair an Electronic Lock

Frozen Lock

September 28, 2020

How Changes in Temperature Affect Locks

motorhome driving on the street with red rock mountains in the background

August 21, 2020

Lock and Roll: Door Locks and Keys for Motorhome Security

Smart Home Control

July 7, 2020

Smart Locks and Home Automation Technology

Rental Access Control

June 24, 2020

The Benefits of Electronic Access Control for Property Owners

Key Fobs

June 15, 2020

Proximity Readers and Access Control Systems

Selection of three new door locks and hardware for commercial use.

May 22, 2020

All About Commercial Door Locks

Automatic door locks

May 21, 2020

Automatic Door Lock Systems: Commercial Guide for Beginners

A security camera installed outside a business records video.

April 6, 2020

Powerful Ways to Upgrade Your Commercial Security

View of the Federal Reserve, one of the most secure buildings in the U.S.

April 3, 2020

10 Most Secure Buildings in the United States

Many keys with colorful tabs hanging in a key management storage cabinet.

March 13, 2020

Guide to Master Key Systems and Commercial Key Management

A mother and child walk up to their house.

March 13, 2020

Teaching Your Children About Home Security

Finished wood commercial interior door with silver handle.

March 11, 2020

What Are Your Options for Secure Commercial Doors?

A hand holds a key up to a double cylinder lock.

October 25, 2019

Double-Cylinder Locks: Design and Function

open combination safe

September 30, 2019

How a Locksmith Opens a Combination Safe Lock

rotating_door

September 24, 2019

Essential Revolving Door Security Options

Man enters access code into a keypad lock.

July 2, 2019

The Advantages of Using a Keypad Lock System

Two people hold opposite handles of a door lock.

June 12, 2019

The Best Locks for Every Type of Door

Heavy armored safe door open with gold inside a secure vault.

May 14, 2019

10 of the Most Secure Safes and Vaults in the U.S.

The outside of a house with a red front door.

May 8, 2019

Comparing Steel, Wood & Fiberglass Entry Doors for Your Home

A hand holding a ring with many keys.

April 17, 2019

Alternatives to Using the Same Key for All Locks

A brick fire station with open overhead doors and fire trucks sitting inside.

March 15, 2019

Benefits of Access Control Lock Systems in the Firehouse

Antique skeleton key inside keyhole of an old wooden door.

March 12, 2019

5 Important Locks Throughout History

Regulations for Door Locks and Accessbility

January 22, 2019

Door Lock Compliance: What Business Owners Need to Know

Construction Security

November 28, 2018

Top Security Measures for Construction Sites

delayed egress door

October 24, 2018

Function and Installation of Delayed Egress Doors

Garage Door Security

October 2, 2018

Smart Garage Door Lock Solutions

Cleaning Door Knobs

September 10, 2018

Easy Cleaning Methods for Door Knobs, Hinges, Handles and Knockers

Window Tint Building

June 21, 2018

What Window Tinting Film Can Do for Your Building

Storm Door Hardware

June 12, 2018

How to Replace the Lock Hardware on a Storm Door

The Ultimate Guide to Childproofing All Types of Doors

June 5, 2018

The Ultimate Guide to Childproofing All Types of Doors

Antique Lock Restoration

May 17, 2018

DIY: Restore the Locks on Your Older Home

Smart Lock Comparison

April 10, 2018

Smart Electronic Locks vs. Traditional Electronic Locks: Which is Better for Your Needs?

Door Not Working

January 12, 2018

Signs that Your Door Hardware is About to Break

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