5 Different Types of Locks and Their Security Features
There are a variety of phone brands and types of phones out there. Why? Because they each have unique features, different sizes and vary in ease of use and compatibility with other technology. (And some people simply prefer one over the other.) Similarly, there are a variety of lock types [...]
Keyless Deadbolt vs. Standard Deadbolt: Which Is Better?
Whether it's for your home or business, you have two main options when it comes to deadbolts: keyless or standard. What are the pros and cons of each option? Let's go over both to help you determine which one is right for you. Hardware Security and Your Home There are [...]
How to Tell If Someone Tampered with Your Locks
Do you ever have the feeling that something isn’t quite right? It can happen when you eat food of a questionable quality. Or when you think someone is following you on the road. For some people, though, this can happen when they come home for the day and look at [...]
When to Replace and When to Repair Deadbolts
“To repair, or to replace?” That is the question William Shakespeare posed one day while looking at the malfunctioning deadbolt in his suburban home in 1599 (scratching his head with a quill, of course). The situation inspired his most famous play, Sublet, and several spin-offs. OK, none of this is [...]
Common Lock Types – What You Should Know
Keys, locks, and deadbolts; oh my! If you’ve been researching security options for your home, business or storage space, you’ve probably noticed there are just a few options to choose from in the lock department. From tried-and-true familiar classics to modern, fancy-dangled systems with more bells and whistles than you [...]