Simple Steps to Ensure You Never Get Locked Out Again

6 November 2017
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Getting locked out of your house is a total nightmare. It always seems to happen at the worst times, too – like when you've got home from work and want to relax, you're in the middle of some important task, or you need to be somewhere else. No matter how careful you are with your keys, it can still happen, either because they fall out of a pocket or you lose concentration for a moment and shut them inside. Read More

Three Reasons to Keep a Mobile Locksmith’s Number in Your Phone

31 August 2017
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Do you have the number for a local mobile locksmith saved to your phone? If not, why not? Being locked out of your car, losing your keys, damaging your locks or snapping the end off your transponder key is a massive inconvenience if you aren't prepared. If you're forced to stop in an unsafe area, not being able to regain access to your vehicle could put you at risk. Read on for three reasons you need to save the number for a mobile locksmith ASAP. Read More

Secure Dangerous Equipment with a Lockout Operation

31 May 2017
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There are a large number of industries where there's a need to use dangerous equipment. Whether it's because of sharp edges and blades, moving parts, or other mechanical hazards, there's plenty of commercial machinery out there that can seriously injure people if it's not treated with respect. Because of this plenty of procedures have evolved over the years to mitigate or eliminate the dangers presented by this type of equipment. Much of this is common sense, but other measures need planning, training and effort to maintain. Read More

How to prevent a burglary

17 May 2017
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It takes a lot of saving and self-discipline to buy all the nice stuff you keep in your home from your TV, other electronics, and jewelry. You do not want to lose this hard earned stuff to a burglar in a single day. To be sure your house is not easy to break into you can call a locksmith to do a security check on your home. Here are some parts of your house to work on that will help protect your stuff from burglars; Doors Doors are your first line of defense against burglars. Read More

Residential Locks: Understanding the Different Components

17 May 2017
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The front door of your home is the first and last line of defence against intruders who are trying to enter the property to steal your belongings or harm your family. For this reason, it is vital that you understand the different components which make up a lock, the reasons these components may fail and the importance of contacting a locksmith. The strike plate The strike plate is the part of the lock which is attached to the body of the door. Read More

Dealing with a Broken Lock

About Me

Welcome to my locksmith blog. My name is Kevin and since I was a child, I have always enjoyed figuring out things work. One thing I like to play around with is locks. I didn't think I would need to use these skills, but last year, the lock on my front door became jammed. I unjammed the lock but unfortunately, I damaged it in the process. I called a locksmith who came out and replaced the lock. The locksmith also gave me some great advice. I wanted to start a blog so I could pass on my knowledge to others.