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Why Replacing Your Door Isn’t Always the Best Solution
When it comes to upgrading door hardware, most homeowners assume they’ll need a brand-new door — especially when new locks don’t match the old drill holes or footprints. But that’s not always true.One of our recent...
Why Your Key Won’t Turn (and What to Do Before It Becomes a Lockout)
Very often, customers reach out to us with this very issue: their key has seemingly, and suddenly, stopped working. One day it’s fine, the next it won’t budge. It always feels like it happens at the worst possible time...
Why the Safest Home Setup Combines Smart Locks, Deadbolts, and Passage Knobs
Protecting your home takes more than just “having a lock.” True security comes from using the right lock setup. Many homeowners are more vulnerable than they realize simply because of how many keys to their house are...
How Weather Affects Your Locks and How to Keep Them Working
It happens more often than you would think: customers call us because their locks suddenly stop working, and the culprit isn’t the key — it’s the weather. Rain, humidity, salty coastal air, and big temperature swings...
The Truth About Bump Keys (and Why Cheap Locks Are a Bad Idea)
What you don’t know about lock bumping could leave your home wide open.You’ve probably seen it online: someone inserts a strange-looking key into a lock, gives it a quick tap—and the door opens in seconds. It’s called...
Landlords: Are Your Tenants’ Locks Putting You at Legal Risk?
When a tenant moves out, most landlords focus on cleaning, repairs, and getting the unit rent ready. But overlooking the locks could expose you to serious legal and financial consequences.🔐 Why Rekeying Isn’t Optional...