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When Should You Call a Locksmith Versus Get Yourself Back into Your Home?

If you've locked yourself out of your house, of course you have the right to try to get back into the home by yourself, either by forcing a window open or trying to pick the lock yourself. However, just because you have the right to break into your own home doesn't mean it's necessarily the best thing to do! There are many times when it's better to call a locksmith versus trying to manage a lockout on your own. Read More 

4 Benefits of Using a Mobile Locksmith

You might believe that a mobile locksmith offers the exact same service as a standard locksmith. While they perform a lot of the same locksmith related services, the big difference is the way the service is delivered to you. Mobile locksmiths travel in specially equipped vehicles which operate as mobile workplaces. Below are 4 benefits to using a mobile locksmith service.  They carry all their tools with them It isn't uncommon to call a workman or technician to your home only to be told that the required work cannot be completed on that day. Read More 

What’s Your First Job When Moving into a Newly Constructed Home?

It is easy to become complacent when construction is finished and you first move into that house of your dreams. You feel as if you have finally "made it" and simply want to bask in that rosy glow. However, one of the first things you should think about is your security and you shouldn't take anything for granted. This is why one of your first phone calls should be to a locksmith. Read More 

Three Tips For Securing Your Home in the Summer

When the summer season arrives, you likely spend more time out of the house, whether going to the public pool for the day or heading out on vacation. It is a good time to revisit your home security and improve it so you can avoid break-ins. Keep Your Windows and Doors Closed It is tempting to leave your windows and doors open at all times during the summer in order to let fresh air in, but this can be a safety hazard when intruders know you do this. Read More 

Is It Time to Change the Locks on Your Home?

Changing the locks to your home should be done when you've lost your keys; even if you get them back, having them out of your possession for any time can mean that someone made a copy of them, so now your home is no longer secure. However, this is not the only time or situation that should call for a change of the locks on your home. Note when it's good to call a locksmith to either change the locks or upgrade them, and why. Read More