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The Better Business Bureau Helps You Find a Locksmith

When selecting a locksmith the Better Business Bureau offers some advice to make sure you’re making the right choice.

Safety Tips For New Yorkers: Burglaries On The Rise in Queens Neighborhood

NYPD has increased patrols in the area and Safehouse Locksmith, a local company, has been experiencing a brisker business selling locks and safes than in years past.

Sign of The Locksmith

Ghost signs refer to those painted advertisements that are at least 50 years old and are found on an outside wall. Some refer to businesses that died a long time ago while others concern establishments that are still open for business.

New Technology To Insure Home Security

In the last year, there has been a disappointing sales curve in the residential security industry because of the fact that the current weak economy has taken its toll on new home construction

Automatic Door Locks Add Much Convenience and Many Options

Vivint is a Utah-based home automation services company that is currently offering automated door locks that will provide homeowners with more security options to protect their homes and loved ones.

The Newest Auto Trend: Smart Keys vs. Smartphone

Is the traditional car key quickly becoming a thing of the past? Some auto trend-watchers are claiming that smartphone-run apps will be the new way to go when it comes to running your car.

The Art of Lockpicking: A Locksmith’s Tool of the Trade

Although the word lock-picking rarely evokes an image of artistic expression, in its own unique way it is an art form of the highest order.

New Estimate Services Available From Locksmith Companies

The locksmith industry is not usually known as a sector that provides free estimates within its own industry; that is, until now. One leader, iLocksmiths of Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York, is very proud to announce its new “zero dollars estimate”, which enables customers to avoid...

E-Commerce Site Launched for Residential Locks and Hardware

This new e-commerce site from Yale Locks & Hardware allows consumers to streamline their search by product type, function or desired finish (polished brass, satin nickel or oil rubbed bronze permanent.)

Locksmith Whistleblower Pushes For Investigation of Employer

The whistle blower who has been called Frank to protect his anonymity told the press that he had absolutely no training or experience and was nevertheless hired by Lior Group LLC to respond to emergency auto and house lockouts.

Hong Kong Hospital Receives New Master Key System

These ASSA cylinders have been used before in the government offices when they were built a few years ago, but getting them into the new hospital wasn’t easy because competition was very keen.

Locksmith Offers Advice on Preventing Burglaries

No matter where a locksmith is located customer service should include helpful advice such as avoiding push-button locks in favor of deadbolt varieties, which are more secure due to the fact that they are difficult and time consuming to open.

Luxury Hotel Features New Invisible Locking System

Hotel design professionals have long been plagued with the problem of door locks blending into the selected décor and they have always sought to minimize the necessary hardware.

Find a Locksmith In Your Pocket

Previously available for Android and iOS devices, the improved expansion of a very successful app is convenient for users because it provides a way to access State Farm policies and accounts from an additional tablet device.

Newtown Tragedy Spawns Classroom Function Locks

These intruder locks are a simple step and in concept have been around for a while. The newer ones are better however, because they permit teachers to lock their doors from the inside without having to step outside in the hallway.

Samsung Smart Locks

The 2013 ISC West Security show was held in Las Vegas last week and Samsung had just featured its product of a Smart Home Wireless solutions called the Always On, Connected Home.

$20,000 Worth of Changed Locks in Eustis Schools

Over 4 school master keys were stolen recently in Eustis and this has led the schools to change locks within a day.

HAI by Leviton Announces Yale Real Living, the Latest Connectivity Partner

Locksmiths and homeowners orients themselves with this new addition of security tool. HAI by Leviton announced that Yale Real Living has been added as a Connectivity Partner, allowing two-way integration with Yale's ZigBee and Z-Wave wireless door locks. A live integration was...

Handgun Vaults Recalled

Over 4,000 locking handgun vaults were recalled by Battenfeld Technologies as they discover that it can fail and provide an access to anyone to the stored guns.

Locksmith App’s motto: Saving Lives with an App!

We usually encounter unpredictable situations most of the time. So we should have ourselves prepared once they arise.

The Key Craze Shells

Sacramento, CA - A wholesale key company that focuses on key blanks and accessories, Key Craze just launched their own line of car remote shell replacements that will serve as a cheaper remedy to a more costly concern.

Lock and Key Services Mobile App from ExpeData

ExpeData made an announcement regarding the launch of the Lock and Key Services mobile form bundle in app purchase with its latest addition to its set of innovative data capture solutions, naturalForms Professional (Pro).

Investigating Competitors in Minnesota

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS was informed by a local locksmith company that it sought the assistance of a Minnesota attorney general to conduct an investigation on one of its competitors. The company under inspection is being accused of overcharging its customer in its newly opened shop...

Locks in Hidden Safe Contains $32,000 worth of Magic Cards

Safeisbig user name from Reddit has been holding on to a safe that he found in his house that he was renovating. This 5 foot safe came from “best hidden Magic: the Gathering collection of all time” as a stockpile.

Lock N Go Pro’s Encourages Lock Change

Buying a new house is one of the great experiences in life but the feeling of security is still best. Lock N Go Pro now offers new domestic services for changing locks.