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How to Keep Door Locks From Freezing

Jack Frost nipping at your door locks? Here are some tips on how to keep door locks from freezing in the winter.

5 keys to using your smart lock safely

Smart locks add convenience and even peace of mind, but only if you've set them up well. Here's how to make sure you're secure.

What are smart door locks and what are their advantages over regular locks?

No matter where you live, a flat, a semi-detached, a terraced house or even a castle, you want to feel secure in your own home. Breaks-ins, damage and stolen property are the stuff of nightmares. That’s why having the most secure locks you can is always a good idea. Traditionally, locking your home has meant …

What to Do About Lost Keys

Losing keys can turn a relaxing vacation into a stressful event, especially if the keys belong to a hotel or rental car agency. Being in an unfamiliar location and trying to locate lost keys or get ...

Lost keys? KeyMe has the app for that

A self-printing service for house and car keys could be the solution to an age-old problem.

Lost keys? Tile hopes to make it a thing of the past

Bluetooth-enabled stickers help find lost keys and cats

You don't have to be a loser anymore. StickNFind uses Bluetooth low energy technology to help you locate misplaced items.

Handy Keychain Gadget Charges Your Phone And Finds Your Lost Keys

Tile Might Be a Revolutionary Gizmo For Finding Lost Keys and Stolen Purses

Tile, a new product that combines tiny plastic tags with a companion smartphone app, promises to help lost stuff get found once and for all.

Lost Keys Or Suitcase? IoT Peer Power Steps In

Ask any gathering of businesspeople at an event how many have ever had their luggage lost by an airline and almost every person has a personal horror story. After several hours on a plane, you<br>dutifully make your way to baggage claim only to watch the conveyor belt, once finally started, with great anticipation that your bag made it. Some time ago, airlines like Delta finally linked baggage<br>tracking into their app. So now, when you arrive at your destination, you can quickly…

Spring Cleaning Tips for Keys and Locks

One thing you might not think about when you start your spring cleaning is making sure your locks and keys are ready for the changing seasons. The safety and security of your home depends greatly on functioning locks and keys. One way to prolong the life of locks and keys and prevent a mishap is …

Why Do Keys Break in Locks?

Picture this. You’re running late for an appointment. You shut your door, turn the key to lock it, and suddenly…snap. Or, worse yet, you’re balancing two heavy bags of groceries in your arms and you go to unlock the front door, and once again…snap. Unbelievable. Why do keys break in locks? Is it Murphy’s Law, …

What to Do About Car Lockouts

So what can you do about car lockouts? Take some time to learn more before you do anything else. What can you try to do? Let's find out more.

How To Manage Wireless Smart Locks

Home automation is gaining traction in the security market. But security is not only used in the home, so I am not a big fan the term ‘home automation.’ I am a fan of the terms smart technology and connected devices.<br>More and more home automation...

How to Choose Locks for Rental Properties

If you're preparing a property for rent, make sure the locks can stand up to use from the new tenants. Locks provide peace of mind for renters and keep the property secur...

How to Change Locks on Exterior Doors

Changing exterior door locks are done with the right tools. Using these tools to remove the old lock and installing the new lock are done with these steps.

Should you Replace or Rekey Locks?

Locksmiths frequently get calls from customers who want them to change locks.

Thinking About Smart Locks?

Thinking About Smart Locks? Get the Facts Before Switching; Your local locksmith can explain every detail so that you can make an educated decision.

4 Interesting Facts About Locks and Keys

If you’re looking to make your home more secure, then you need to learn as much as you can. That’s because if you’re not familiar with how locks and keys work, then you won’t know how to use them once... Read More »

How to De-Rust Door Hinges and Locks

Rust builds up on the metal surfaces of door hinges. It’s a fact of wear and tear and time. Moisture that sits mixes with oxygen and rust begins to form. It’s not a good look. It can also be dangerous. Rust can cause poisoning, commonly known as tetanus, if it finds its way into the …