Tag: keys

Automotive, Commercial & Residential Locksmith Service

Mobile Locksmith Shop

We are loving our new mobile locksmith shop. This is a full service rolling locksmith shop. I want to give a few shout-outs. Thank you Wittmeier ford Chico ca. for selling us this 2015 Ford Transit T250 and especially our salesman Brian for the great deal. (we like to shop local) Thank you Kevin Sharrah…
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Locksmith Services

Locksmithing in Chico

Locksmithing in Chico isn’t just all about fast and affordable service, we try to keep a sense of humor too. This cartoon likeness of the owner Michael was designed by the owners wife Alicia, and was later used in the graphics on our new service van. So, if you need keys, locks, or just some…
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ADA Schlage Keys

The Americans Disability Act (ADA) governs commercial properties and the use of handicap accessible door and lock hardware.  Replacing equipment to meet ADA standards can be expensive and it is not always necessary.  For example, Someone with severe arthritis may have trouble locking and unlocking a standard residential deadbolt with a standard household key.  Schlage…
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Interview with a stranger:

I was recently contacted via E-mail by an elementary student who wrote“I would like to ask some questions about locksmithing. so may I”? 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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The locksmith trade ~ The good, the bad and the ugly

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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Growing & our new old van

As our customer base grows, so does our inventory, tool supply, equipment assets, and everything else including our ability to do more diverse jobs like Interchangeable Cores.  It was only a matter of time before we outgrew our first service truck. I am proud of our little 2000 Ford Ranger.  Over the last 2 years…
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Egypt’s Wooden Lock & Key

With all the turmoil going on in Egypt, I am reminded of several contributions to society that country brought the world including the first Lock & Key! Around 4000 years ago the oldest know door lock was being used in Egypt.  It consisted of a large wooden key about 1 cubit (an ancient unit of…
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Merry Christmast and Happy Holidays Everyone!

I hope you are happy and safe this holiday. We did 5 jobs yesterday and we are answering the phones today for emergency call. Our Christmas gift to you is, we are charring our regular (not holiday or weekend) rates until 6pm. Have a wonderful day! Michael ~ Owner and Locksmith for All About Locks…
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Taking care of what really matters!

I’m at home today. One of the best things about owning your own business is the freedom you have to take care of the things that really matter, so I’m at home today taking care of my sick baby girl. But don’t worries, we are still answering the phones and scheduling appointments for tomorrow. Have…
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