Announcing our New Location Mike's Locksmith has moved to a new location. Now, you can find us at 1100 Taft Street, Rockville, MD. Our contact information remains the same. Come by to check out our new showroom or just to say…
Access Control Technologies to Watch in 2016 Here's a look at some of the leading access control technologies to watch in 2016. Wireless locks As business owners and institutions seek greater flexibility and lower total cost, wireless locks are becoming…
Remove Self-Locking Doorknobs to Prevent Lockouts What I mean by a "Self-Locking" Doorknob is any doorknob or latch that automatically locks when a door is shut. Getting locked out in this manner is so frustrating and can be avoided. "Self-Locking"…
Ring Video Doorbell - Never Miss a Visitor I first saw this product on Shark Tank and thought, "what a terrific idea". Surprisingly, the Sharks were not interested. But, the folks at Ring knew that they were onto something when…
Junior Achievement Volunteer Teaching, Some words from Sabrina Five weeks ago, I embarked on a little adventure as a Junior Achievement volunteer teacher in Ms. Kuhn's 6th Grade Social Studies class at Kingsview Middle School in Germantown, MD. We learned…
Inexpensive Wireless Security Systems, a Run-Down If you've ever shopped around for home security systems in the past, then you know that they can be costly. Not to mention the expensive monthly monitoring fees. But that's starting to change. Now…
Everyone out there should know something about garage door security. Garage doors are a common weak point and an easy target for thieves. Garage doors are not only a weakness, but provide criminals a shelter once inside. To the casual passerby…
What is Near Field Communication? Near field communication, abbreviated NFC, is a form of contactless communication between devices like smartphones or tablets. Contactless communication allows a user to wave the smartphone over a NFC compatible device to send information without…
Which Smart Locks Should Secure Your Door? Once upon a time, what set various locks apart was the quality of the construct and the shape the keys. Some locks had more secure locking mechanisms, but that was pretty much that.…
Some Words of Advice on Home Security Every 13 seconds, a burglar breaks into a home in the United States and steals an average $2,119 worth of property. (Source) If your home is burgled, the financial losses you'll sustain are…
