2015

Tips to Help You Deal with House Key-Related Mishaps

Losing, misplacing or locking your keys in the house can result in a lot of inconveniences if you're unable to contact a locksmith straightaway. Or perhaps, someone tried to break into your house and left you with a faulty door lock that can't open using your keys. Whatever the case, you need to get someone who'll come to your aid in the event of a house key-related problem especially during the holidays or those odd hours of the night. Read More 

What to Know Before Choosing a 24 Hour Locksmith

Locking yourself out of your apartment or car can be one of the most stressful situations, particularly if it's during the middle of the night or on a holiday. But with a 24 hour locksmith you'll have the security of knowing you're only a phone call and short wait away from resolving your problem. Before hiring a locksmith, here's a few things you need to know: 24/7 Service The most obvious benefit to a 24 hour locksmith is having the peace of mind of knowing that no matter what time of day or year, you'll always be able to access your home, car, office, and any other devices that require a key. Read More 

DIY hideaways for your home safe

A safe, properly mounted to the wall or floor of a home, is the best place to store valuables outside of a vault or bank deposit box. Most burglars will find it impossible to remove a safe that has been properly bolted down. For added piece of mind, however, a hideaway can be easily constructed in most homes, stopping robbers and nosy visitors from even knowing a safe is there in the first place. Read More 

Parkinson’s Disease and Using Doors and Locks: Devices to Improve in-Home Accessibility

There are no doubt plenty of challenges for sufferers of Parkinson's disease that affect the way they live their life and how they move around the home. Still, independent living is possible for those affected by the degenerative neuron disease responsible for movement difficulties such as shaking and rigidness, which can make everyday tasks such as opening and locking doors a challenge. Fortunately, there are a number of options available to assist sufferers, and one of the important areas to focus on is the home's entry including the ease of opening and unlocking doors. Read More