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Lockout Tips: lock changing

Often, landlords face the dilemma of whether they should change a leased apartment’s locks or not. With FBI Crime Statistics indicating that 73.2% of the total number of burglary offenses are committed in residential properties, it’s easy to see why most people are wary of unchanged locks. What Does Rekeying a Lock Entail? Changing a […]

Locked out of your garage and can’t seem to get back in it? You might be wondering, is the garage door motor broken? Did I lose my spare keys? What if I damage my garage door? These are all valid questions and we’ll discuss each one below with our tips and tricks to unlocking a […]

Perhaps you have lost your key, or maybe you were the victim of a burglary. Whatever the reason, you need to make a change quickly. Should you rekey or replace the lock? It’s an excellent question. Let’s look at a few pros and cons. If you’re looking for professional help with your lock replacement or […]

When your key breaks, it’s an unexpected burden. Once it happens, you could easily get locked out of the place you’re trying to get into for quite a while. While frustrating, there are some steps you can take to try and get your key out. We’ve outlined below some important information about your keys. Often, […]

As the owner or manager of an apartment complex, you must stay on top of the safety of your building. Your first step is contacting the best locksmith in your area to make sure your locks are secure. Over time, locks begin to wear down, which can be especially dangerous at an apartment complex with […]

As a business owner, you want to remain vigilant to the dangers that might hit your business. You most likely have a plan to ensure the safety of your business premises, but you may forget to take care of some important basics. Let’s take a look at when you should consider getting a commercial lock […]

Locksmiths are an essential business, and we continue to offer emergency locksmith services as needed, especially during this coronavirus lockdown across the country. In addition, to keep the locksmith technician and the client safe, we follow all government mandated social distancing guidelines and other requirements such as personal protective equipment. Some retail shops have closed, […]

When you move into your new property, it is a smart idea to have the keys changed over. For homes with deadbolts and separate door locks, you might wonder if you should have the locks keyed to use one key for both locks or to have separate keys. Here are some things to consider about […]

Whether you have been the victim of a burglary, have just moved into a new home, and are looking to improve the security of your home, rekeying the locks is a simple thing that creates better safety. 24 HR Lockouts can help you make your home safer and more secure. Lock rekeying gives you a […]

There’s a reason that 24-hour locksmiths exist. At 24 HR Lockouts, we’ve responded to many 24-hour locksmith requests over the years, and we’d like to go over why this service is important as well as discuss three cases where you might need to make that call. WHEN YOU THINK SOMEONE HAS BROKEN INTO YOUR HOME […]

What is Lock Bumping? Lock bumping is a growing problem in the U.S. Burglars can order an inexpensive item online that enables them to break-in to your home with no trace of that break-in. Conventional locks may no longer be enough to prevent a burglary of your home, especially as the use of this easy […]

Can a locksmith make a key from a lock? That’s a very good question, and one that most people do not stop to consider. The simple answer to the question, can a locksmith make a key from a lock, is yes. However, the steps involved in doing this are slightly more complicated, but still feasible […]

If you work to sell the apartments or manage apartments to rent to prospective tenants, then you would have to handle many keys of different apartments and rental homes. Suppose your new renter is coming to check any apartment and you have lost its keys. It will be a very embarrasing situation. Even you cannot […]

Did you know that the locks on your home or business must be maintained in order to be effective? Most people don’t bother with lock maintenance, instead choosing to replace their locks completely when they become defective. If you keep up with the maintenance of your locks, however, they’ll last longer and work better, saving […]

Angie’s List defines a locksmith as a professional contractor who specializes in entry systems such as locks, door knobs, and other security features. While locksmiths once dealt almost solely with locks, keys, and safes, security innovations and technological advances have expanded the scope of the profession to include far more than most people realize. Locksmiths have […]

If you work to sell the apartments or provide apartments on rent to prospective tenants, then you would have to handle many keys of different apartments and flats. Suppose your new customer is coming to check any apartment, and you have lost the keys? It will be a very troubling situation. You cannot call the […]

Things that lock have some value to you. In other words, they need good locks. When it comes to the security of the entire house, car, or company, the need for high security locks increases! The quality of locks will determine their resistance against attempted break-ins, ensure their durability, and give you peace of mind. […]

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