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 […]
Keep Company Vehicle Keys Safe
If you own a car dealership, rental agency or even an organization with several company vehicles, chances are you deal with multiple sets of car keys on a daily basis. With customers, employees and even a maintenance crew needing access to them, it is easy to lose track of where they are, who is using […]
Key Guards vs. Key Cabinets – Which is Right for You?
When it comes to securing your business, you need to make sure your investments are safe. If your business uses keys as part of the routinedaily operations (you’re in and out of cabinets, safes, locked drawers, etc.), you may want to look into investing in a key guard or key cabinets. These simple tools not […]
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 […]
