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Posts by category
- Category: Auto
- What is a Transponder Key and How Can I Get a Copy?
- 7 Ways to Properly De-ice Automobile Door Locks
- 5 Common Reasons for Car Lockouts and When to Call a Locksmith
- FAQs About Automobile Central Locking Systems
- Keypad Locks 101
- Never Lose Your Keys Again With These Handy Key Finders
- What Do I Do When I Lock Myself Out of My Car?
- What to do After Locking Your Keys in the Car
- Category: Business Security
- Security Checklist for New Business Owners
- Key Fobs 101: What You Need to Know
- Will a Locksmith Copy a “Do Not Duplicate” Key?
- Smart Electronic Locks vs. Traditional Electronic Locks: Which is Better for Your Needs?
- New Tax Law Allows Small Business Owners to Deduct Cost of Security Systems
- Protect Your Business With These Top Retail Security Tips
- 5 Benefits of Panic Bars
- Why You Should Upgrade The Locks On Your Storefront Doors Today
- RFID Technology: Are Employee Implants the Next Wave of the Future?
- Fire Doors in Your Commercial Building: What You Need to Know
- How to Maintain a Secure Workplace on a Moderate Budget
- Office Security: How Secure Is Your Filing Cabinet?
- Buying An Office Security System? Ask These Questions First
- Preventing Contactless Card Hacking at Your Office
- How to Keep Your Company Safe and Secure When Employees Leave
- Commercial Door Openers: Technology, Features and Safety
- Double Cylinder Locks: How They Work and Types
- The Benefits of Hollow Metal Doors
- How Do Automatic Door Locks Work and Why Do You Need Them?
- Lock Bumping 101: What it is, How it Works and How to Prevent it
- Smartphone Door Lock Trends in 2016
- Door Lock Compliance: What Business Owners Need to Know
- Transitioning to an Electronic Access Control System? Read This First
- Choose the Right Type of Mortise Lock for Your Business
- Door Closers 101: Commercial Door Closer Types
- How to Fix a Loose Door Knob or Handle
- Guide To Commercial Door Hardware
- The Latest Trends in Door Access Control
- Everything You Need to Know About Padlocks
- Using The Right Key For Your Commercial Building
- The Top 10 Most Burglarized Cities in Pennsylvania
- ISC West Conference 2015 Recap
- Protect Your Business From Robbery
- How To Repair Your Electronic Lock
- The Current Challenges of Biometric Access Control
- Vanderbilt University Successfully Tests Smartphone Door Locks
- Are the Days of Key-and-lock Systems Over?
- The 10 Most Secure Buildings in The USA
- What Is a Biometric Entry System?
- Category: Commercial Services
- What Window Tinting Film Can Do for Your Building
- Mobile & Smartphone Locks – Technology for Commercial Entry Access
- Maintenance Tips for Residential and Commercial Safes
- The Pros and Cons of Wired and Wireless Access Control Systems
- The Benefits of Electronic Access Control for Property Owners
- Security and Beyond: The Business Benefits of Electronic Access Control
- Cylinder Guards Explained and Why You Need Them for Your Business
- Advice for Landlords on Changing Locks for New Tenants
- Knobs, Handles and Levers for Commercial Use
- Increasing Office Security This Holiday
- College Dorm Room Security Tips
- Why You Need a Lock, Key & Electronic Access Policy at Your University
- What Shared-Use Locks Can Do For You, Your Facility and Your Patrons
- Locksmith Insights for Hospitals from Qualified Locksmiths
- Delayed Egress Doors: Their Purpose and Installation
- The Ultimate Guide to Panic Hardware Installation
- 3 Ways to Reinforce College Classroom Doors You Need to Know
- Alleviating College Campus Concerns with Keyless Entry Locks
- Electrified vs Mechanical Door Operators and Closers
- Commercial Door Security: What Is a Master Key System?
- What You Need To Know About Powering Your Access Control System
- Keyless Entry: What You Need to Know About Safety, Security
- What You Should Know About Securing Garage Service Doors
- Online vs. Offline Access Control Systems
- 11 Things to Consider Before Purchasing an Access Control System
- Battery Powered Locks
- Comparing the Smart Locks: Which One Is Best for You?
- Why Your Apartment Property Needs High-Security Locks
- What You Need to Know About Classroom Intruder Locks & Barricade Devices
- Commercial Door Lock Maintenance & Care
- Popular Door Locks: Which Type is Best For Your Door?
- Emergency Exit Door Locks: Selecting the Proper Level of Protection
- The Access Control Answer: What You Need to Know About Electric Strikes
- Case Study: Access Control for East Whiteland Volunteer Fire Association
- Hotel & Hospitality Door Locks
- Door Latch Locks 101
- Choosing a Door Lock Brand for Your Home or Office
- Why You Should Choose An ALOA Member Locksmith
- Deadbolt Locks 101: What You Need to Know About This Common, Effective Locking Mechanism
- Top 5 Ways to Upgrade Your Commercial Security
- How School Security Can Be Improved Using Locks
- The Latest Smartphone Bluetooth Entry Access Solutions
- Our Work: Keyless Entry Installation in Off-Campus Housing
- 10 “Offline” Tips That Could Just Save Your “Online” Data
- Our Work: Large Commercial Rekey Project
- Our Work: Lock Installation for large Pennsylvania University
- Do You Know Where Your Master Key Is?
- What is a Key Management System?
- What Services Does a Locksmith Provide?
- The Advantage of High Security Door Locks for Your Business
- Is Your Business Property as Secure as it Should be?
- Category: DIY
- How to Replace the Lock and Hardware on a Storm Door
- The Ultimate Guide to Childproofing All Types of Doors
- DIY: Restore the Locks on Your Older Home
- Understanding Door Lock Parts
- How To Open A Frozen Door Lock
- How to Reset a Combination Padlock
- How To Remove a Door Lock at Home
- I Think My Lock is Broken – Can I Fix it Myself or Should I Call a Locksmith?
- Creative Key Designs – Your Keys Don’t Have to be Boring
- Locksmith Advice: The Do’s and Don’ts of Home Lock Security
- How to Choose the Right Locksmith
- Category: Door Hardware
- Replace and Preserve Doors with Door Wraps
- High-Security Locks Explained
- Signs that Your Door Hardware is About to Break
- Door Accessories You Need for Home and Work
- Continuous Door Hinges 101: FAQs About What Keeps Doors Swinging
- Enhancing Home Security with Door Reinforcement Protection
- Easy Cleaning Methods for Door Knobs, Hinges, Handles and Knockers
- Category: Door Locks
- How Smart Locks Work with Z-Wave Technology
- Smart Home Technology Starting at the Front Door
- Securing Your Storage Locker (Check Out These Top Locks)
- My Key Broke Off Inside the Lock – What Should I Do?
- Security Advancements: Why You Should Ask Your Locksmith About Bluetooth Padlocks
- Replacing a Door Knob? Avoid These Amateur Mistakes
- What to Do if Your Keyless Lock Battery Dies
- Understanding Lock Types for Your Commercial Building
- Lock and Roll – Door Locks and Keys for Motorhome Safety
- Smart Lock Management 101: What You Need to Know
- New Lock Technology: 5 High Security Locks for Homes
- Expanding Door Frames and Frozen Locks: How Changes in Temperature Can Affect Your Locks
- How Often & When Should You Change Your Locks
- Popular Locksets Used In Residential Facilities
- Rekeying Your House or Office? – What You Need To Know
- Cylindrical Locks – The Advantages & Disadvantages
- Top 10 Funny Door Lock Ideas
- Locks 101: The Six Most Common Locks
- Are Brass Door Locks and Hardware “Finished”? The Future of Brass, Metal and Gold Finishes
- Locksmith Tips: How to Prevent a Home Burglary
- Category: Home Security
- Tips to Keep Your Home Secure While on Vacation
- Summer is Here: Is Your Pool Gate Properly Secured?
- Security Products that Make it More Difficult for Burglars
- Teaching Your Children About Home Security
- How to Avoid Being Locked Out of Your House
- The Worst Places to Hide Your Valuables and Better Alternatives
- How Safe Is Your Rental Property? Security Tips If You Don’t Own a Single-Family Home
- Security Tips to Protect Sheds, Bikes, Garages and Outdoor Valuables
- How iOS10 Will Affect Automation
- 8 Ways to Safeguard Your Home While You’re Away
- Tips for Securing Your AirBnB Property
- How to Repair a Screen Door
- Where to Hide (And Not Hide) Your Keys
- My House Was Broken Into…What Now?
- Securing Sliding Glass Doors: It’s Easier Than You Think
- Can you Spot These Common Locksmith Scams?
- 10 Things You Need To Know About Burglars
- Category: Key Management
- Category: Keyless Entry Systems
- What You Should Know About Wearable Locking Devices
- What is an Access Control System?
- How Weather Affects Your Keyless Lock
- Key Fobs vs. Access Cards: Differences and Similarites
- Five Smart Home Protocols Your Household Should Consider
- Benefits of Access Control Lock Systems in the Firehouse
- 3 Locks That May Change How You Open Doors Forever
- Category: Locksmith Services
- Category: Our Work
- Category: Residential Services
- Category: Safes
- Can’t Open Your Combination Safe Lock? Time to Call the Locksmith
- What Valuables You Should Be Storing In Your Fire Safe
- The Pros and Cons of New and Used Gun Safes
- Electronic Safe Locks: Advantages & Disadvantages
- 5 Foolproof Tips for Buying a Fire Resistant Safe
- How to Purchase a Safe
- Most Secure Safes and Vaults in the U.S.
- Get The Scoop on Fire Safety and the Benefits of a Fire Safe
- Category: Tips
- Category: University Locksmiths
FAQ's
- Do you supply doors, door frames and locks?
- How long will window tinting last?
- How is window film applied?
- Will window tinting ruin my view?
- Is window tinting applied to the inside or outside of the building?
- What is window tinting made of?
- Will tinted windows have a mirrored appearance?
- Is window tint hard to maintain?
- What are the benefits of window tinting?
- What are the benefits of window tinting?
- Can I connect a broken key again to reopen a door?
- Do I have to rekey my locks after a key breaks off in it?
- How long does it take to extract a broken key from a lock?
- My key broke in the lock. Do I need to replace the lock?
- My Door Key Won’t Work - What Can I Do?
- What is a Transponder Key?
- Will my lock still work after you open it?
- Do I need to change my locks or just have my existing locks rekeyed?
- What is a master key system and why is key control important?
- What is lock bumping and how do you protect against it?
- How does a mobile locksmith company work?
- Do I need to change all locks if my keys are stolen?
- Do I need an egress door in my facility?
- What is an egress door?
- Do you provide locksmith services for small and large businesses?
- Can You Unlock a Pinball Machine?
- Can You Duplicate a Car Key?
- Can You Open a Gun Safe?
- How to Remove a Commercial Door Lock
- Can you open a locked filing cabinet?
- What is a Crash Bar or Panic Bar?
- The Difference Between Cylindrical Locks and Tubular Locks
- What is a Mortise Door Lock?
- I have 10 year old Schlage locks on my home. Is it time to buy new locks?
- Can you duplicate a tractor key?
- Will GV Lock copy keys that say "do not duplicate"?
- What is the best lock for home security?
- How to select the best locksmith
- How do you choose a good door lock?
- Can you have one key that works in your home and office?
- Will you travel outside of your service area?
- Do you supply doors, door frames and locks?
