Automotive, Commercial & Residential Locksmith Service
One question I am often asked when installing a new deadbolt “Fresh install”, where there was no lock there before, is – should we buy a single cylinder or double cylinder deadbolt to lock the door. A single cylinder deadbolt has a keyhole on the outside and a thumb turn on the inside whereas a…
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There are many types of keys with a history going back ancient Egypt but thatās a story for another time.Ā Today, I want to write about modern day automotive keys. Most automotive keys can be broken down into 2 basic categories: Transponder keys Non-Transponder keys (AKA Flat metal keys) First off, let us not confuse…
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I was recently contacted via E-mail by an elementary student who wroteāI would like to ask some questions about locksmithing. so may Iā? This got me thinking, there must be several more people who have similar questions so I thought I would share the Q&AZ with you. _____________________________________________________________ What is your main schedule for the…
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You have seen them, the stick figure family on the back of SUVs and Mini-vans, on the highway or parked at the mall. I found this pic on Google and I’m not sure of the source but lets take a look at it from a security perspective. This person just advertised their entire family to…
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Without a contractors license a service company can not bill out jobs over $500.00 total cost. Several months ago we competed the process and we were issued our contractors license (State Contractors License #964099) and without it we could not have participated in the Paradise DMV expansion job, as these Control Access locks cost over…
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It is a good idea (for obvious reasons of liability) to change the locks when you change tenants. There are several ways this can be done, including: 1. Change the locks out yourself by physically removing the hardware and replacing them with a different set of locks; 2. Purchase and install do-it-yourself rekeyable locks like…
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Are you thinking about becoming a locksmith? Many people ask me about my profession when I arrive at a job site. The idea of working with the public, working with hand tools, making a quick buck on lock-out calls, and of course the power and ability to unlock doors, cars and safes is quite intoxicating…
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When you hire a locksmith who is licensed by the state you should also know the locksmith has passed a state and federal background check. If that locksmith is seasoned, that person has resisted any temptation of abusing their power. In other words, when you higher an experienced, licensed locksmith, you have most likely employed…
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I just wanted to blog a bit about what our company has been up to over the last month or two. Our cargo van is stocked and in service.Ā It sure is nice to have a large work van that can accommodate all the positive growth we had over the last 3 years. We recently…
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Just as CCTV (Closed Caption Television) got extremely popular among the masses as quality equipment became affordable, HD (High Definition) CCTV is quickly flooding the market place. This is a welcome change in my humble opinion, because it will help to more clearly and precisely identify the bad guys, and with remote viewing (the ability…
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