How to Prevent Lock and Cylinder Snapping
Unfortunately, there is a high chance of a burglar being able to get into your home right through your front door. If your front lock uses a euro cylinder, it is vulnerable to lock snapping (also referred to as cylinder snapping). This can be done with relatively common tools that burglars can get at any […]
Security Bars and Grilles Protect Home Windows
When owning a home, it is important to guard your valuables and ensure the safety of your family and yourself. While there are many different options for securing your home, a simple and affordable one is using window bars (also referred to as grilles). These can range in appearance and features, depending on which type […]
Tricks to Thaw a Frozen Lock
One of the joys of living in the Denver area is watching fall turn into winter and enjoying the first snowfalls of the season. With winter just around the corner, be prepared for the cold temperatures and follow these tips to prevent and deal with commonly frozen lock situations, should you unfortunately run into one. […]
Prevent Frozen Locks this Winter
The holiday season is quickly approaching and fall is giving way to winter as we speak. As nice as the snow is to look at, the cold temperatures and freezing rain can wreak havoc on your locks. When it comes to your home or business’s security, exterior door and window locks are the front lines […]
5 Locksmith Secrets Revealed
The career of a locksmith is one often shrouded in mystery. Although it is a long-standing trade in society, there is a much darker theme to most people regarding where the skills were learned and how they are used. We will shed some light on the myths, and unveil the often times no-so-dark truths about […]
Tips To Keep Your Home Safe during Halloween
It’s finally fall, and that means Halloween is just around the corner!Here are some tips to keep you, your family and your home safe this year. Leave the Lights On As summer is fading, the days are getting shorter and evenings set in sooner, adjust your home’s automatic lighting timers so that your lights turn […]
How Seasonal Changes Affect Your Home and Vehicle Locks
We may not think about it much, but we use locks in almost every aspect of our lives. From the locks on our door at home, to our vehicles and office doors, they are a common piece of our everyday lives. However, maintaining them through the changing seasons can sometimes be difficult. Here, we will […]
Locks Provide Cost-Efficient Home Security
When it comes to keeping your home secure, we know the costs can add up quickly when considering home security systems. However, there is one type of product that you can maintain and update for a relatively low price – locks. You may not think a whole lot about your home locks, but they are […]
Motion Sensors Keep Your Home Safe and Secure
Motion sensors are a fantastic safety feature of any home, adding an additional layer of security and protection for your family and belongings. If you think about your home security in layers, motion sensors act as a critical piece of the stack. By creating “zones” inside and outside of your home, they provide a warning […]
Beef Up Your Home Security with an Alarm System
Last month, we began a series of articles describing the most budget-friendly home security tools and assets you should invest in, and we continue this with a more in-depth look at alarm systems for your home. Part of the foundation of any home’s security should be a good alarm system. While you can start out […]
