Can My Garage Door Be Hacked?
As home security evolves, the garage door becomes the most vulnerable point of your residence. And the unfortunate fact is that, yes, your garage door can likely be hacked. Why Is It So Easy To Hack A Garage Door Lock? Old Remote Systems with 4-Digit Security Codes If you are using an older garage door […]
How to Change Your Garage Door Lock
Whether you are upgrading your current garage door lock or you are needing to replace a broken lock, these simple steps will get your through the process with a fair amount of ease. Secure Your Garage Door First, you need to close and secure your garage door. Close the garage door and secure it with […]
Top Five Choices for Garage Door Locks
Garage door locks are pretty important, but they actually get very little thought and are often disregarded. Normally, the homeowner is content with whatever came with the door at the time the home was purchased, or reuse the lock that they have when the garage door is replaced. We typically don’t remember that the garage […]
Fourth of July Holiday Safety Tips
Around the country the weather tells us we are well into summer, and what happens in the heat of summer? That’s right, The 4th Of July! And it’s just around the corner. In preparation for the holiday, we put together some safety tips to keep you and your family safe this Independence Day. Firework Safety […]
The New Locksport Trend: Pin in Pin
I’ve only learned about Locksport recently, and I’m sure like you I was pretty surprised to hear that it even existed. But, as I dug into it, turns out that it’s not only a pretty cool sport, but also the benefits to the lock industry are significant. So What Exactly IS Locksport? Unless you are […]
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 […]
