Lockout Tips: Security Tips

Social media is a great way to connect with family and friends, but it can also alert burglars that your home is empty and unprotected…especially if you love sharing vacation photos while you’re away. 24 HR Lockouts offers a few simple social media tips that can help protect your home when you’re away: Don’t announce […]

Your car is a major investment, and you want the best security to keep thieves from stealing it. Not every car has the ultimate high-tech gadgetry to mitigate risks, but even so, you can follow some best practices to keep the criminals away. Keep your car doors locked at all times. This includes when you […]

It’s an unfortunate side of our business, but 24 HR Lockouts wants you to beware of fake online locksmiths, who may be out to pick your pocket rather than your lock. The odds are significant that when you search Google for someone to get you back into your home, car, or business, the search results […]

For most people, a car is an investment, and it deserves to be protected. Cars come with different levels of security standards, so yours may have some inherent flaws that make it attractive to criminals. 24 HR Lockouts offers you these tips to mitigate the risks that your car may be stolen. Keep your car […]

Unfortunately, the reality of today’s world is that everyone needs to safeguard their property, everything from their home, business, auto, electronics and beyond. It does not need to cost a small fortune to give yourself peace of mind, because there are experienced, quality locksmiths willing to look at your specific issue and come up with […]

The security sector has grown quickly. If you need a locksmith to ensure that your home, auto, or business are safe from intrusion, you need to be certain that you are hiring a locksmith with the proper licensing and insurance. 24 HR Lockouts offers you these tips to checking up on these crucial items. Online […]

Locksmith scammers continue to stigmatize legitimate locksmith services with casting doubt on the industry. 24 Hr Lockouts, unfortunately, sees instances in which companies and websites are set up with names very similar to legitimate businesses. In some cases, the scammers are brazen enough to copy the name of long-standing, reputable locksmith companies. This is common […]

Losing your car key is bad enough, but to have no spare is far worse. If this has happened to you, you don’t need a lecture about always have a spare on hand. This is a very stressful lockout situation. If you have lost the key without a spare key handy, you will be rendered […]

Getting locked out of your home, car, or business is a time-consuming, exasperating life event that we all may experience once or twice. Or instead of being locked out, you might break a key or need a locked switched out immediately. If you find yourself in one of these maddening circumstances, don’t try to skimp […]

Nearly everyone has experienced a power outage of some sort. Some are short, but some can be long lasting due to natural disasters such as earthquakes or severe storms. Local residents can be left with power for hours or days without any answers while they listen to sirens blare throughout the neighborhood. When a city […]

Many people have no idea that when they need a locksmith, they could be exposing themselves to fraud or danger. However, locksmith fraud is an unfortunate reality of the locksmith industry in today’s mobile marketplace. 24Hr Locksmiths dispatches only professional locksmiths that guarantee to us in writing that they have the necessary licenses and other […]

Keeping your garage secure is important for two reasons: 1) you may have expensive tools, vehicles, household equipment, and gardening tools that you don’t want stolen, and 2) securing your garage is crucial to the overall security of your home. Homeowners may have alarm systems for the home, but forget to include the garage.  24 […]

Does an unpickable lock exist? Some locks are extremely hard to pick, but eventually a way to defeat the security of every lock will be discovered as every type of lock has some weakness. In this blog post, 24Hr Lockouts examines why an unpickable lock cannot be made and what makes locks prone to failure. […]

Perhaps you have a new home, or you’re remodeling your existing home. It’s exciting to have new paint, floors, counters, and more. You may give out some keys to contractors or hide a key and let them know where it’s hidden. Rekey Your Home for Safety This can ultimately cause a problem. Unfortunately, not everyone […]

It’s the unofficial kickoff weekend for summer, and we all enjoy the party atmosphere. If you are planning to travel, spend the weekend sunning on the beach, or holding a backyard barbecue party, 24Hr Lockouts offers you these tips to help keep you safe this Memorial Day. Travel Safety for Memorial Day Weekend Millions of […]

Who doesn’t love summertime? Unfortunately, summer can have a downside, and homes can be at higher risk of being burglarized than any other season. As we savor the warmth and fresh air, we can become careless with locking doors and windows or leaving draperies open. In addition, we take more vacations away from home during […]

You’ve locked your keys in the car or house. You pull out your smart phone to search the Internet for a professional locksmith, then you realize how vulnerable you can be in this situation. The locksmith industry is unfortunately known for attracting scammers. This is an excellent reason to get to know 24 Hr Lockouts […]

Living in a thriving metropolis has many benefits – culture, diversity, and an abundance of services whenever you need them. So, finding an emergency locksmith at any hour of the night is simple. But finding a trustworthy emergency locksmith can be more difficult. It’s highly unfortunate, but the locksmith industry attracts its share of scams, […]

Door locks represent a crucial defensive barrier to keeping your home and family safe from burglars. However, many homeowners are unaware that locks need to have regular maintenance, just as other home-based mechanical devices. Whatever type of security lock you have in your home, you can follow these simple tips to ensure that every lock […]

This winter has brought some pretty extreme weather across most of America, but Spring is right around the corner. Soon, we will all be enjoying flowers blooming, opening day of major league baseball, and firing up the grill. But with milder weather, thieves will be outdoors more as well. 24HrLockouts.com wants to offer you some […]