Handy Ways to Remove a Broken Key from a Lock
Oh Snap! I just broke my key off in the lock. Now what? While the thought of it raises your blood pressure, we have all most likely done it at one point. You may have been rushing to get in or out of the house, accidently used the wrong key, or have just put off […]
Safe Terminology: Unlocking the Vault
You’ve probably seen the warning signs that a safe and secure place is needed for the invaluable things in your life: title documents with frayed edges, jewelry unkempt in drawers, external hard drives with family photos left cordless on a desk. It won’t necessarily take a catastrophic event like a fire, tornado, or burglary to […]
Key Replacement or a New Lock? The Why and When to Choosing the Right One
It’s not always easy to make the decision of whether to re-key an existing lock, or replace it with a new one. Sometimes, all it takes is a re-key to make your home safe again. Other times, it takes replacing your existing locks to ensure the security of your home. Here, we will discuss the […]
Preventing Motorcycle Theft
Now that the weather has turned nice, you’ll find many more excuses to ride your bike. Of course the more places you take your bike, the more opportunities there are for bad guys to try to make your bike theirs. If they’re pros, they can have your bike in their hands in a minute or […]
Choosing the Best Lock for Motorcycle Security
You know better than to leave your motorcycle unsecured and vulnerable to theft, but what is the best way to keep it safe when it’s out of your sight? The answer depends partly on where you’re leaving it and for how long. Chain or Cable with Keyed or Combination Lock For quick stops in low-crime […]
Lockboxes for Homes Provide Convenience and Safety
The day I gained a rental unit was the week I learned to add a lockbox to my world. The kinds of services residents need at all hours, never convenient, require a lockbox to allow special service techs and repairmen access. The convenience cannot be understated. Home Security Lockboxes and Systems The second-most important consideration when you […]
How to Choose a Firearms Safe
One of your obligations as a responsible gun owner is keeping your firearms secure from unauthorized use whether from children, other family members, visitors or burglars. Owning firearms is your right, but it’s also your duty to make sure they are properly secured. While keeping a pistol handy in a night stand or desk drawer […]
Digital vs Traditional Safe Locks
If you’re considering installing a safe to protect your valuables at home or at work, one decision you’ll face is the type of lock you want. Mechanical locks that use keys or combination dials have been around for centuries and continue in wide use. Many newer safes have digital locks instead. Which is the right […]
Maintaining Your Combination Safe Lock
The whole point of having a safe is strong place to store valuables that’s invulnerable to tampering or destruction. And with good ones, that’s true. But that invulnerability becomes a big problem if the combination lock on it fails. Warning Signs to Avoid Lock Failure When a dirty, worn-out or damaged combination lock on a […]
Safes and Locked Cabinets: An Overview
People have been looking for places to safeguard valuables for pretty much as long as they’ve been around. Even birds and mammals do it. And in the process, they’ve all come up with some pretty ingenious ideas. Magpies and squirrels use height to their advantage. Nests high up in trees offer protection and are easy […]
