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In this day and age, home security is a major concern — especially for anyone living near a major city, like we do here in Redlands. But the most high-tech security system is only as good as the hardware that secures each door and window. Before you start worrying about upgrading to a fancier home-security…

Unlock door operations Read the following locksmith article on unlock door solutions Using your lock & keys to open a door in your house, car or office is an everyday occurrence that you don’t really think about. It is only when you have a situation where you have lost keys or a damaged key that you stop taking your lock…

Why your lock replacement should be done by a professional Locksmith services can include commercial and residential lock replacement services  24-7 Everything in this world has a life span and locks are no exception to that rule. Knowing when to replace you locks could save you the heartache and misfortune of being a victim of robbery….

House Keys That Cant Be Duplicated That’s right, you can now purchase a lock for your front door which includes a cylinder and key that cannot be duplicated without a special card.As a reputable Locksmith in Charlotte ,I usually don’t like to endorse a specific type of key brand but we have recently have had a…

When you move into a new house, condo, townhouse, or apartment you can be sure that many other people have had copies of your keys for any number of legitimate reasons. Where are all those copies now? Changing locks will protect you in the event some keys to your home end up in the wrong hands. No…

1Find a wire clothes hanger that you will straighten out to create a long wire. A rib from an umbrella will work as well. You can also buy a tool specifically designed for opening car doors called a Slim Jim, which is a long, thin piece of flexible metal with a hook on the end. Because car…

Security Tips You Can Begin Using Today Choose a high quality deadbolt and make sure it is locked at all times, even when you’re home. The bolt should extend for at least 1 inch into the strike plate. Los Angeles Locksmiths recommends Schlage and Mul-T-Lock Entrance doors should have multiple locking points (e.g., deadbolt AND…