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What Is an Electric Strike?
Posted on November 25th, 2009 No commentsIf you have ever had a friend “buzz you in” to his or her apartment building, then you have encountered an electric strike. Read the rest of this entry »
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Skeleton Keys… Blast From The Past.
Posted on August 25th, 2009 No commentsHave you ever wondered why skeleton keys are not used that much anymore? One of the most important answers to this is because they are so easy to forge. Read the rest of this entry »
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Watching Your Home over the Internet:
Posted on August 13th, 2009 No commentsTechnology has come a long way in recent times, and amazingly, one of the most innovative new product is a security system which allows you to view what is going on in your home - wherever you have access to the Internet. Read the rest of this entry »
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Office Locks – Who Has A Key?
Posted on August 4th, 2009 No commentsIf there is one lesson that we have learnt very quickly in life, it is that we shouldn’t trust everyone we meet. In the same sense, it is good to keep in mind that just because you have employed someone recently, does not mean that you are able to trust them. Read the rest of this entry »
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Outdoor Motion Lights – Excellent Additions:
Posted on July 31st, 2009 1 commentEveryone has seen those pesky motion senor lights in movies – you know, the ones where the homeowners wake up each and every time a cat walks past or a tree sways in the wind? Read the rest of this entry »
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Mul-T-Lock High Security Locking Systems
Posted on July 23rd, 2009 No comments
Ask us about Mul-T-Lock system for your home or business
Mul-T-Lock is a leading manufacturer of high security locks, offering a wide range of commercial and residential locking systems. Their locks have features that set them apart from the run of the mill locks that can be easy targets to a determined intruder. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Importance of High Quality Locks
Posted on July 8th, 2009 1 commentEveryone knows how important it is to lock up every night, whether it is at home or at work. However, all the time spent checking the locks can be a moot point if the locks in use are not high quality. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tips for Securing your Home Windows
Posted on July 6th, 2009 No commentsWhen you are choosing locks for your windows, be sure the locks can secure window whether they’re partially open for ventilation or closed tightly. If you have aluminum framed windows, there are locks that can secure in both open and closed positions, and certain types can even make entry more difficult if the glass is broken. Different locks work best with certain types of windows, and a locksmith will know which choices are best. Read the rest of this entry »
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Dead Bolt Locks vs. Door Knobs
Posted on July 1st, 2009 2 commentsDead bolt locks outperform door knob locks in terms of strength and durability. They also deter burglars, who usually will be discouraged at the sight of a dead bolt lock and move on to another house. Another advantage to using a dead bolt lock is a lower possibility of locking yourself outside because you need the key to lock the door from the exterior when you leave.
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Never Try Opening Locks on Your Own
Posted on June 28th, 2009 No commentsIf you have the misfortune of being locked out of your home or car, you should never try opening locks on your own. For example, your car is outside a place of business and you are trying to pick the lock or worse trying to pry open a window, if someone doesn’t know that’s your car, they may call law enforcement on you which create a new set of problems. In the case of being locked out of your home, if your home has a security system, trying to pry open a door or window might trigger the security alarm. Read the rest of this entry »