Helpful Lock Practices For Apartment Communities

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Given the size of the average apartment community, there are plenty of doors on the property, and even more important, plenty of locks to go along with these doors. Managing these locks is important, but it is important to mention that it can be a challenging task. To stay organized and to keep your property and your tenants safe, learn about some of the practices you should adopt within your community.

24 July 2020

3 Smart Reasons To Get Your Doors Rekeyed

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When it comes to keeping your home safe, one of your biggest defenses you have is the lock on your entry door. The lock on your door makes it difficult for someone to enter your home without a key, and it keeps your door secure. However, for your lock to keep you secure, you need to limit access to who can unlock the doors to your home. Smart Reason #1: Just Moved into a New Home

15 April 2020

4 Things Most People Don't Realize About Burglar-Proofing Their Home

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If you are like most people, you give very little thought to your home's locks. You come home from work each day with your key or garage door opener, not considering how easy it could be to break into your home without proper protection. Many people don't realize exactly how easily some of their personal identification and valuables could be stolen. These tips will help you keep your home, family, and belongings as safe as possible.

23 January 2017

These Smaller Safes Can Be a Valuable Addition to Your Home

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When many people think of buying a safe for their home, they think of a traditional style of safe that is large and bulky. While this type of safe is certainly useful, you can also consider going the alternate route of finding something smaller — and that blends into its surroundings. There are a number of small safes on the market that are effective for securely holding cash, jewelry, and other valuables.

8 November 2016

Four Ways A Locksmith Can Help Landlords Secure Their Property

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Landlords have a responsibility to their tenants to keep their apartment buildings safe and secure, and they also have the need to keep former tenants out of the buildings. A locksmith can offer a variety of services to help you secure your property and to help you to keep unwanted persons away from your buildings. Here are just a few of the many services you can take advantage of if you are a landlord.

5 August 2016

Signs That You Need To Have Your Door Lock Replaced

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You will want to keep your home secure by knowing when it is time to have the locks on your door replaced. To help you with this, you will want to take a moment to review the following points. The Lock Is Not Steady A door lock that is not securely in place will need to be promptly replaced. The extra wiggling of the lock may be a big indicator that there is something wrong with the lock, such as a broken internal piece.

22 July 2016

Access Control Systems: Different Types Of Panels And Why You May Prefer One Over Another

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If you are about to install a security system in your home, you may be surprised by the number of different access control panels that security companies offer. Depending on where you live and how much you want to spend, you could have a very basic control panel on your wall, or you could have a very high-tech one. Here are some examples of the different types of access control panels you can purchase for your home security system.

1 June 2016