April 2020
McKinney Auto Lockout: Kit vs. Professional
We’ve all been there. You’re browsing an e-commerce website, you see an ad for an amazingly beneficial product that’s on sale and you’re in the checkout making a purchase before you knew what hit you. [...]
March 2020
Scenarios When You’re Most Likely to Lock Your Keys In Your Car
There are certain scenarios when you’re more likely to experience problems than others. Working on your laptop with a glass of water nearby is one of them. Your toddler carrying dishes while walking on the [...]
3 Reasons Home Builders Should Know a Quality Locksmith
The long-term success of a home builder is usually dictated by the quality of the finished work, as well as the peace of mind that the new residence provides to its owners. Both of these [...]
Frisco Lock Rekey: How We Duplicate Keys
We're often asked how we do what we do. How is a home lock repaired? How do you open a car door if the keys are inside? What is the meaning of life? OK, maybe [...]
5 Reasons to Avoid a DIY Door Hardware Repair
Something in your house just broke. You are unsure of what to do, but you’d rather attempt to fix it yourself than call a professional. You look up an online video, start the repair and [...]
Buying a New Home? Here’s What You Should Do First.
There’s a lot involved with buying a home, from choosing a lender and deciding on a down payment to filling out a plethora of paperwork and coordinating all of the logistics involved with moving. (Plus [...]
February 2020
6 Things to Look for When Shopping for a Safe
It’s fairly easy to shop for some items. Take a recipe, for example. You just need to find all of the items on the recipe list and you’re good to go. (Unless you’re confused by [...]
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 [...]
5 Surprising Dallas-Fort Worth Car Theft Statistics
Don’t become a statistic. It’s a common phrase used mainly to motivate the younger population into pursuing a lifestyle more fulfilling than crime or drugs. Sometimes, though, it isn’t your choice to become a statistic. [...]
5 Reasons to Buy a New vs. Used Safe
We’ve discussed the benefits of buying a previously used safe on our blog before. Used safes are affordable, reliable and avoid depreciation. But are they the right choice for you? Just as some people prefer [...]
January 2020
When to Unlock Your Car Yourself (and When to Call an Auto Lockout Service)
Opening a car door without a key isn’t impossible. After all, car thieves learn how to do it somewhere, so why can’t you? The question isn’t really whether you can unlock your car yourself; it’s [...]
Access Control Systems: 5 Things DFW Business Owners Need to Know
There are certain things in life that you can’t control. Like the future. Or your neighbor’s lawn art decisions. Or your toddler’s tantrum in the middle of a crowded grocery store. But there are also [...]
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