Mike's Mobile Locksmith Blog
Buying a used safe can be a great way to save money, but if you want to ensure that your safe works as it should, there are key things you need to keep in mind whilst looking. In particular, keep an eye out for these essentials:
1. Changeable Locks
You don’t want to buy a used safe that the former owner can still access to. For instance, if you buy a keyed safe, you have no guarantee that the old owner doesn’t still have a copy of the key. Read More»
You may be thinking about changing your locks because you lost a key, are moving into a new property, or for some other reason. In any case, you should seriously consider re-keying those locks instead of replacing them entirely. Instead of removing the old locks and then adding new ones, re-keying simply involves changing the pins inside the lock so they fit around a new key.
Here are just four reasons you should consider re-keying instead of replacing your locks. Read More»
If you get locked out of your vehicle, you might find yourself contemplating breaking one of its windows in order to get in. However, unless it is an emergency situation (i.e. there is a young child or a pet trapped inside the car during a heat wave), this is a terrible idea. Read on to find out why, in this scenario, you should call a mobile locksmith, rather than smash one of your car’s windows: Read More»
The locks on your home are used several times every day, week after week and year after year. Because they are used so frequently, the locks in your home can begin to suffer from wear and tear. A common problem which can develop is a lock becoming misaligned or sticky. If these problems develop, you may need to use an increased amount of force to turn the key. Eventually, the pressure you use to turn the key may result in the key snapping while it is in the lock. Read More»
Being locked out of your home can be a nuisance, and it’s smart to take steps to prevent it. However, it’s also important not to put your home’s security at risk when you do so. Here are a few tips on protecting yourself from a lockout – and what to do if you do find yourself unable to get into your home.
Establish a key routine
Keeping your keys in a prominent place will help stop you from accidentally leaving them behind. Read More»
