5 Uncommon Types of Household Locks
Peace of mind comes with preparation and often a cost. In a world where theft is common, it’s important you acknowledge the need to do your due diligence to achieve peace of mind and ask yourself the proactive question: “is everything in my home secure?” If the answer is uncertainty [...]
Replacing Door Hardware: Best Practices
Think DIY projects are easy? Think again. (Just one look at all of the Pinterest fails articles out there will tell you that.) If arts and crafts are difficult to do yourself, it should go without saying that more advanced tasks like replacing door hardware are almost impossible unless you [...]
The 7 Most Common Emergency Locksmith Situations
Famed astronaut Buzz Aldrin once said, “to appropriately respond to an emergency requires a very clear mind, to cooly analyze what the observations are and how to fix it.” This applies to all sorts of emergency situations, from health-related incidents to locksmithing. Whether you’re locked out of your car on [...]
4 Reasons Why Even Modern Cars Are Vulnerable to Thieves
You’d think that as technology advances, our security protections would increase. But that’s not necessarily the case. Criminals will find a way to get what they want, no matter how many precautions you put into place. This is even true when it comes to today’s state-of-the-art cars. The modern vehicle [...]
Locksmiths in DFW: A Guide for New Residents
If you've recently moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area like many have over the past year, you might not have a dependable list of service providers just yet. When it comes to locksmiths and security, you'll be happy to know that there is likely an A-1 Locksmith store near you. [...]
Locked Out? Here’s the Biggest Reason Why You Shouldn’t Attempt a DIY Re-Entry
You might not think about it at the moment, but trying to get back into your home after being locked out can put you in a dangerous situation. In fact, your property and safety are potentially at risk if you don’t call a professional locksmith or other service to handle [...]
Commercial Locksmith Advice: Tips for Keys, Passwords and More
As many business owners can relate, every day your life is filled with critical questions and decisions to your business. Often, you’re having to answer questions that aren’t even in your core business expertise. Is your business vulnerable? What security improvements can you make? Where should you keep your keys? [...]
Pop-A-Lock®: Why a Local Locksmith Is a Better Option
There are certain reasons we choose national brands over local companies. One of these is nostalgia, if you happened to grow up with a certain line of products, for instance. Or, you might value convenience and pick the first product or service you find. Whatever the reason, keep in mind [...]
Why Your Door Suddenly Stopped Latching
Being a homeowner is both fulfilling and frustrating. There are lots of perks when it comes to owning your own home, yes, but it can seem like something is always breaking, wearing down or going out of style. This applies to everything from appliances and plumbing to windows and doors. [...]
Tips for Finding the Best Locksmith in Saginaw
It’s easy to find certain things in Saginaw. Restaurants? Saginaw Boulevard is full of well-rated eateries. Parks? William Houston Memorial and Willow Creek are both solid options that are centrally located in the DFW suburb. Locksmiths? They can be a little more complicated, unless you know your criteria. If you’re [...]
