March 2021
6 DIY Lock-Picking Methods to Avoid
There are two main reasons why “DIY” sounds appealing to most of us: cost savings and a sense of accomplishment. If you’ve ever tried to recreate a cake you saw on Pinterest, however, you know [...]
3 Benefits of a Car Lockout Service from A-1 Locksmith
While Forrest Gump’s mother chose life as an analogy for a box of chocolates, the same idea could apply to a variety of different scenarios. Take locksmith services like car lockouts, for example. The treatment [...]
A Look at the 4 Different Types of Liberty Safe Options
The world of safes is more complex than many people think. Fire ratings, security levels, wall construction, frame materials, entry methods… there are a wide variety of factors to consider. When you have so many [...]
February 2021
Rekeying Locks for Your Car: How It Works
Some things in life have a fairly simple process. To make a sandwich, for example you take two pieces of bread and put meat, cheese and/or another filling in between them. (Let’s not even get [...]
What to Do When You’re Locked Out of Your House
The only thing worse than being locked out of your house? Being locked out of your house when you’re in your pajamas and it’s freezing outside. Regardless of your clothing situation or the time of [...]
Security Tips for Malls
Malls are among the types of businesses most at risk for crime. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), almost 40 percent of pickpocketing and purse-snatching incidents happen in commercial buildings like malls and [...]
Certifications: Why They’re Important for Arlington Locksmiths
Certifications vary in importance from industry to industry. In Information Technology, for example, you can obtain several certifications for software programs by simply answering a few multiple-choice questions. They’re not always a good reflection of [...]
January 2021
7 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Home Safe
When it comes to purchases, there are those made on impulse and those that are planned. Candy bars and chapstick? They fall in the former category. Home security products like safes? They definitely require more [...]
4 Ways to Improve the Security of Your Garage Door
As we’ve covered on this blog before, your garage door is one of the most vulnerable entry points in your home. But if your garage door is in need of repairs or lacks other basic [...]
Security Tips for Restaurants
From purse snatchings and pocket pickings to drive-thru robberies and even homicides, there are a variety of potential crimes that can happen at restaurants. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), “the most common [...]
6 Ways Dallas Residents Can Improve Automobile Security in 2021
We’ve officially made it… 2020 is in our rear-view mirror. Speaking of rear-view mirrors, it’s a good time to talk about cars. Specifically, improving car security for the coming year. If you’re considering a New [...]
December 2020
How Cold Weather Affects Your Locks
We're in the middle of winter, which means the temperature has changed dramatically from what it was just a couple of months ago - yes, even in north Texas. This can have a big impact [...]
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