March 2025
What It Takes To Become a Locksmith
A-1 Locksmith is one of the foremost family-owned and operated locksmiths in America and the oldest locksmith company still active in DFW. We have been on the job since 1949. After decades of success, it’s [...]
Effects of Foundation Movement in North Texas & How a Locksmith Can Help
A homeowner's worst nightmare in North Texas is the air condition failing, right? Well, maybe in the heat of a hot summer afternoon. However, from a cost perspective, foundation movement is what keeps homeowners up [...]
February 2025
Dallas Fire Code Requirements for Fire Exit Hardware
Is your fire exit hardware up to code? Yes, there is a code and it’s vital that your exit signs and hardware function properly in the event of an actual emergency. Let’s take a closer [...]
Car Lockouts With Electric Door Handles
A car lockout is frustrating. A car lockout with an electric door handle can become an even trickier situation if you’re not completely familiar with how your fob works or if an alternate fob is [...]
Does a Home Alarm System Require Internet?
The immediate answer to this question is no. After all, home alarm systems have been around much longer than the internet. There was a time when alarms for your home relied on phone lines or [...]
December 2024
Why You Should Find Your Emergency Locksmith Before Your Emergency
Imagine your car breaking down in the middle of a deserted road late at night. In that moment of stress and urgency, you wouldn’t want to be scrambling to find a reliable mechanic, would you? [...]
7 Areas We’d Recommend Against Storing Your Safe
The most secure safe is one no one knows you have. It's also one that may be in an unpredictable location. If you think that the garage or basement fall in this category, we have [...]
November 2024
A-1 Locksmith and the Dallas-Fort Worth Community
There’s a certain pride that comes with living in Texas. We love our BBQ, our sports teams and the common courtesy we show each other. As such, we value businesses that are either founded in [...]
October 2024
Are Glass Front Doors a Security Risk?
There’s something appealing about glass. It’s modern. It’s timeless. It’s open and inviting. And it’s quickly becoming one of the more popular materials for the front door of a house. Just because it’s popular, though, [...]
Liberty Safe in Austin, Texas – A-1 Locksmith
Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin are alike in many ways. They both appreciate good barbecue, share access to Interstate 35 and boast thriving economies. These attributes and more made Austin a tempting location for us to [...]
September 2024
Should You Change Your Locks if Moving Into a New-Construction Home?
Moving into a new home is almost always an exciting experience. This is especially true if you’re the first person to ever live in that home, and that’s one of the biggest benefits of a [...]
How Much Should I Budget for a Safe?
Some products are impulse buys. Candy bars, chewing gum and drinks are a few examples of products you’ll see while waiting in a checkout line at a grocery store that won't set you back if [...]
