Master Key Systems
Companies of all shapes and sizes consider security a top priority, to ensure the safety of their people and allow – but also limit – access to company property. Given one’s level of responsibility within the organization, the master key concept allows for a hierarchical system of control, from multiple keys opening, for example, the […]
High Security Sidewinder Key in Denver for your Honda Vehicle
Whether you purchased your Honda vehicle new or used (several Honda models have held the top position for resale value many years running including the Honda Accord, Honda Fit and the Honda Ridgeline making them very popular used vehicles), you might find yourself in need of a car key replacement at some point. Or maybe […]
Home Security Stats That Will Keep You up at Night
Murder, aggravated assault and forcible sex offenses are up in Denver in the first two months of 2018 as compared to the statistics from 2017. Intimidation, considered a crime against persons, is up too. Kidnapping/abduction, non-forcible sex offenses, simple assault are tips from down in 2018. Child pornography and prostitution are down while drug/narcotics violations […]
True Story: Condo Insecurity
I was the first to close on my condo in the warehouse-turned-18-residences on the very southern edge of the Rino Art District. It was 1990. For some reason, and I’ll always be thankful but never will understand why, I made a point to stop at my dad’s office on the way home from the closing […]
Ring, Ring Lock it Up
Unless you’re been under a rock… a really, really huge rock…you’ve heard of Ring Video Doorbell. Video Doorbell (starting at $99) and Video Doorbell 2, Video Doorbell Pro and Video Doorbell Elite (at $499) are advertised as the mechanism to warn away otherwise would-be intruders. The message for Ring Video Doorbells leans on the fact […]
Smart Locks for AirBNB Hosts
I could tell you stories from other AirBNB hosts about their misadventures with guests—pop-up brothels, rager parties, identity thefts, and untold property damage. Some of these reports are so wildly off the charts they’ve become near urban legend. As an Airbnb Host, I have my own anecdotes to retell. I’m one of 4 million AirBNB […]
3 Tips for Removing a Broken Key from a Lock
If you own a house or a car, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve experienced having a key snap off in the lock. It’s a pretty standard scenario: You slide the key into the tumbler and turn it like you always do. Only this time the soft pot metal key that was probably a cheap […]
5 Tips for Finding a Trustworthy Denver Locksmith
We’ve all been there – standing in the parking lot of a grocery store, at a friend’s house, or somewhere else far, far away from a spare key for our vehicle – looking at our key chain locked inside. It was an accidental slip of the mind, of something fluke-like happened and our dog stepped […]
Standard vs. Heavy Duty Door Closers
Need to find the right door closer to meet your home or business office needs? As always, it is best to consult a professional to make sure that you are making the best decision. Depending on the type of door you are shopping for, you will have two main options in choice of placement – […]
How to Choose the Correct Door Closer
As a commercial building’s property owner, one responsibility you are faced with is deciding on the proper type of door closer to install. Door closers refer to the closing mechanism on them that allow the door to shut automatically. There are many strict codes that you must adhere to and failure to comply with these […]
