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7 Benefits of Rekeying Locks for Homeowners

7 Benefits of Rekeying Locks for Homeowners

7 Benefits of Rekeying Locks for Homeowners Are you feeling like your current locks aren't secure? Whether you lost a key, bought a new house, or had another security breach, making your old keys obscure can give you peace of mind. Rekeying is the process of changing...

Locked Out: When Should I Call a Locksmith Near Me?

Locked Out: When Should I Call a Locksmith Near Me?

Keys might be necessary, but they're also easy to forget. In fact, over four million people lock their keys in their cars every year.  And that's just cars. The lock on your front door can be even more troublesome. If you find yourself struggling with your home or car...

8 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Locksmith

8 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Locksmith

Hiring a locksmith can be confusing. Instead of choosing the first locksmith you find, take time to research your options thoroughly. You can do some research on your own by visiting the company's website and looking for online references and reviews. Once you narrow...

Auto Locksmith and Car Key Services in Seattle

Auto Locksmith and Car Key Services in Seattle

Auto Locksmith and Car Key Services in Seattle Being locked out of your vehicle can be very stressful – especially when you are in a hurry, in a remote location or when it happens in the middle of the night. Despite this, it’s always important to keep your cool, as...

Why Professional Key Duplication Is the Best Option

Why Professional Key Duplication Is the Best Option

Why Professional Key Duplication Is the Best Option A whopping 28% of US adults report misplacing their keys at least once every week. House keys, car keys, office keys -- all these tiny items are often misplaced or lost, never to see the light of day again. As if...

Are locksmiths covered by insurance?

Are locksmiths covered by insurance?

Are locksmiths covered by insurance? Any commercial locksmith shop should have an insurance cover in their budget. The correct type and amount of insurance make all the difference between business success and failure.  Most businesses fail when a disaster strikes and...

7 Crucial Times to Consider Lock Changing Services

7 Crucial Times to Consider Lock Changing Services

7 Crucial Times to Consider Lock Changing Services In the United States alone, there are around 2.5 billion burglaries per year. Burglaries usually happen as a result of leaving your door unlocked, having a faulty lock, or someone else having access to the house key....

Top 5 Reasons Why You Need to Call Your Local Locksmith Right Away

Top 5 Reasons Why You Need to Call Your Local Locksmith Right Away

Top 5 Reasons Why You Need to Call Your Local Locksmith Right Away Your wallet, your phone, your keys; we tend to lose at least one of these in our lives. Of these, a house key is the top listed item that people spend over 15 minutes searching the house for. Whether...

Will a locksmith open your house?

Will a locksmith open your house?

Will a locksmith open your house? In an ideal situation,  your spare keys are with a trusted neighbor or friend. However, we don't live in a perfect world, and when things go wrong, we are often caught unaware. A house lockout is a stressful and frustrating...

Locked Out: 8 Key Reasons to Call a Locksmith

Locked Out: 8 Key Reasons to Call a Locksmith

Locked Out: 8 Key Reasons to Call a Locksmith Everyone locks themselves out at least once in their lifetime. No matter how careful you are, you may lose your keys or break them. In such situations, your best bet is to call the nearest locksmith. Your only other option...

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