Category / Keys / Locks
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What To Do If Your Locks Freeze
It is winter in New England which means it is that special time of year when the “feels like” temperature is negative. With extreme cold weather, you want to prepare for everything.…
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When Should You Give Spare Keys To Significant Others
Dating has changed significantly in the last few decades. More and more people meet via dating websites and apps each year. And it has become much more normal for couples to move…
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How to Prevent Your Keys from Breaking
A key breaking, especially inside of the door lock, can be a frustrating experience. Keys are more delicate than they may seem at first sight, as they are manufactured from soft metals.…
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Where Can I Safely Store My Spare Key?
If you are leaving for a weekend and need someone to walk the dog or are not going to be home when a houseguest arrives, you may think about leaving a spare…
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How Does Cold Weather Affect My Locks?
Fall is officially here, with cooler temperatures leaving behind a layer of dew and condensation in the early morning hours and extra humidity in the air. As the temperatures continue to drop…
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What Can I Do to Secure My Home While I’m On Vacation?
With the beginning of the school year creeping closer, the opportunity for extended vacations and long weekends away is beginning to fade away. Getting away can help put your mind at ease…
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Keeping Your Home Safe On Vacation
As the summer heats up, you may find yourself itching to take that road trip or beach vacation you’ve been dreaming about all winter long. Before you pack your bags, the kids…
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Why You Should Rekey Your Home This Summer
Did you recently move? Are the locks on your home’s exterior doors the same ones from moving day? You should consider rekeying your locks in order to increase your home’s security and…
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Why Isn’t My Car Key Working?
You’re about to go on errands or you’re trying to leave for an appointment when something strange happens: your car key won’t work. Whether it won’t turn in the ignition or just…
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Securing Your Home This Spring
With temperatures creeping up, burglary rates will be on the rise. Over two million homes are broken into across the country each year, with spikes during summer months. Thieves will be on…
