July 2017
What are the Licensing Requirements for a Locksmith in Texas?
Did you know that in Texas, as in many states, Locksmith are required to maintain certifications, licensing and undergo extensive training before they engage in, legal, locksmith services? Turns out it takes more than a [...]
3 Reasons why a Gun Cannot Replace a Home Security System
Let’s get serious for a moment. While many of our safety and security write-ups here at A-1 Locksmith can be fun, silly and downright ridiculous, we’re cognizant that the safety of you and your family [...]
Can Fire Protection Estimates for Safes be Trusted?
It’s to be expected that modern product marketing leaves you a bit skeptical when it comes to product claims. With “five-dollar foot longs” measuring in at a measly 10 inches and everlasting gobstoppers being far [...]
7 Habits that Might Make your Home a Target for Crime
Admit it, you’re a creature of habit. Every morning you hit the snooze button exactly twice before rolling blindly out of bed, stumbling to the coffee maker and pushing start. You take the same train, [...]
June 2017
Safe Dehumidifiers and Why You Need One
So, you went out and bought yourself a safe, did you? Maybe even one of those fancy, fire-proof designs. Guaranteed to protect your belongings from would be thieves, Mother Nature or the errant electrical spark. [...]
5 Ways Your Kids Could be Hurting Your Home Security
The joys of children. You hold them when they’re babies. They laugh and roll your eyes when they’re toddlers. You help them through their primary school days with ABC’s and reading lessons. You devote time, [...]
Do Car Alarms Deter Crime or Only Serve as an Annoyance?
We’ve all experienced this common scenario. You and your family have finally snuggled safely into your beds for the night. Maybe that new baby has actually managed to fall asleep for once. Perhaps you have [...]
Why a Locksmith Should be a Property Manager’s Best Friend
As a property manager, you know the numerous details that are involved every time there is a change in tenants. Deposits, exit walkthroughs, interviewing new tenants, making repairs or upgrades; the to do list can [...]
Do Smart Door Locks and Doorbells Offer Enhanced Security?
It seems as if everywhere you look nowadays technology is bringing added convenience and efficiency to our lives. Household goods from laundry soap to tissues can be ordered with the click of a button. Forget [...]
May 2017
Complexities of Finding a Trustworthy Locksmith Company in the Internet Age
Ahhh the internet. The place where you can find everything from a painter to help spruce up your foyer to a new favorite restaurant for shrimp lo-mein for Friday night takeout. And while the consequences [...]
Top 5 ADA Compliance Checklist
If you are a business owner, manager or otherwise responsible for the management and upkeep of a physical storefront, office or commercial property then you’ve probably spent considerable time stressing over ADA compliance issues. The [...]
Top 5 Security Gaps Most Companies Miss
So you’ve got a lock, or two, or ten installed on your doors and windows. Maybe you even have one of those fancy outside lights that only turns on when someone walks by, or, you [...]
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