Everyone knows it is a good idea to have spare keys to your home. It means that you have options if you lose a key, get locked out, or need to lend a key to a family member. However, finding places to keep your spare key can be difficult. Should you hide them outside your … Read more
There are times when you may find yourself faced with a door that does not lock, and a need to lock that door. Maybe you’ve come home and your lock won’t lock after you get inside, but you are too tired to deal with locksmiths and decide to wait until morning. Or it could be … Read more
Storage units are really handy when we need to store something safe for a period of time. But in using them we find that we are placing valuables away the security of our homes. Is there anything you can do to ensure that your unit is as safe as your own property? Here are some … Read more
When purchasing a lock for your home you want to know that you are getting one that provides adequate security. To help you in this matter, we explain that locks come with lock grades that impact how secure they are. Here are how the grades are decided and what each grade means for you. ANSI … Read more
When it comes to securing your home against an intruder, doors come to mind. We put a lot of work into making sure we have the right locks and fixtures to keep our front, back and garage doors safe. Because we focus on that so much, Windows are often an afterthought. But should they be? … Read more
As times change so does the way we use technology. In the last few years, people have turned to technology to secure their homes. It is no longer uncommon for people to use Bluetooth to unlock a house that was once secured by keys. But does a Bluetooth lock make things safer? Is it safer … Read more