A Look at A-1 Locksmith Through the Years
A lot can change in 70 years. Seven decades ago, gas was 22 cents a gallon, Harry S. Truman was President of the United States and the Polaroid camera went on sale. Today, gas is about $2.50 per gallon, we’ve seen 12 different presidents come and go and the majority [...]
Locksmith Cost: Proactive vs. Reactive Services
There’s an old proverb that says “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is true whether you’re talking about medical situations, financial investments or home maintenance. For the purposes of this blog post, we’ll be talking about the latter — specifically, the security aspects of home [...]
How to Find the Best Dallas Locksmith
Like the search for any other professional service, finding the best locksmith in Dallas requires the customer to perform due diligence before making a choice. Of course, while some individuals in the Metroplex claim they personally know the best locksmith in the area who won’t charge as much as the [...]
What the Dealership Doesn’t Want You to Know About Your Key Fob
Since the advent of remote technology, many car manufacturers have begun crafting vehicles with locks that can be opened using nothing more than a key fob. With possession of a key fob, the owner can simply press a button to open the door, and many have the ability to be [...]
Why Your Door Suddenly Stopped Latching
A door that latches tightly shut is often something that many of us take for granted. To be sure, when our front door latches well, it leaves us with no inconvenience; however, when the same door doesn’t latch correctly, we may find ourselves extremely frustrated each time we open and [...]
Door Hardware Checklist
A properly working door and lockset is made up of a number of different parts. Specifically, virtually all exterior doors will be installed with a lock, which may utilize one of many different security access systems; a latch and a deadbolt strike; and other pieces of metal that help ensure [...]
5 Situations in Which You Should Rekey or Replace Your Home or Business Locks
Rekeying or replacing the locks to your home or business may truly seem like an unnecessary hassle except for in the most extreme of circumstances. And, in fact, many home or business owners may proceed through their entire lives without ever needing to do this. There are, however, a number [...]
A Look at the 3 Most Popular Types of Security Access Control
Over the recent years, many have turned toward newer forms of security access control to utilize on the doors of their homes and businesses. And this is for good reason: many of these access systems provide for a greater level of security than traditional lock-and-key setups. Of course, like anything [...]
Why Your Dallas Locksmith Should Have a Physical Location
With the surging popularity of the internet, it is easier than ever to find a locksmith within your area in less than a minute. To be sure, a quick search for local locksmiths will likely populate the page with numerous results, all boasting to be the best in the business. [...]
Implications of Hiring an Uninsured Locksmith to Save a Buck
When choosing a professional to perform a home or business service, it’s important to choose someone who’s both certified and insured. To be sure, hiring an uninsured professional in any industry can be a risky venture – when uninsured, you may have to pay for damages out of your own [...]
