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Make Sure the Locks in Your Home Offer You Security

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If you are concerned about the security of your house, then the first thing to do is make sure your doors and windows aren’t easy targets. If your doors or windows don’t have strong enough locks, then it may be possible for a burglar to easily get into your house. To determine whether or not you should have your locks changed, consider the following: Do your doors have movement? Shut and lock your doors.…

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Minimizing Robbery Risk In Your Small Business

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If you just opened your own small business, you will need to take steps in making sure it is safeguarded against potential thieves. There are ways you can increase the security of a small business by adding deterrents and obstacles to your building. Here are a few tips to try in keeping bandits from trying to gain entry to your business. Add Hi-Security Locks When someone purchases or rents a new building, they will most likely change the locks so no one can use a previously used key to get inside.…

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Dealing With Lockouts: Safety Is Key

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Locks are a critical part of your home and automobile security system, but they can be quite an inconvenience if you discover that you do not hold the key. At some point, everyone will find themselves on the wrong side of a locked door, and that heart-sinking feeling of panic can lead you to make decisions that jeopardize your safety. Whether you are locked out of your house or vehicle, use these strategies to stay safe while waiting for a locksmith to arrive.…

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How To Keep Burglars Out Of Your Shed

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You may think that the security of your home is the most important form of security that you need to focus on, but it is important that you don’t forget about other parts of your home as well. You may store very valuable belongings in your shed and if it is in a less visible spot than your front and back door, it may be a more tempting target. Get a Hasp and Staple…

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DIY: Picking The Deadbolt Lock To Your Home Entry Door

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Do you have a bad habit of misplacing your keys and now you can’t get inside of the house? It doesn’t take much knowledge to pick a deadbolt at the speed of a locksmith, but you must also have the right kind of tools. Find out below about the skills needed to easily pick a deadbolt, as well as what you will be charged if you opt for calling a locksmith to do the task.…

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3 Safety Tips When You Are Locked Out Of Your Car

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Few things are more frustrating than locking your keys in your car. If you don’t have a spare set with you, then you must call a lockout service to come to your rescue. Your personal safety and that of your vehicle should be your main priority. These tips can help. Tip #1: Check Out Your Surroundings Make sure you feel relatively safe staying with your car. For example, that bustling parking lot you pulled into a few hours before could be empty and dark now.…

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Where To Hide Your Spare Keys

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In a perfect world, you would never have to worry about hiding a spare key. Everyone in your home would simply never lose their keys. The reality is that keys are lost and never found all the time. Until you can get a replacement made, you may rely on your “spares.” When you hide your spare house and car keys, be creative and safe with your choices. House Keys Television sitcoms often show their characters hiding keys underneath the doormat or potted plant right by the entrance to their homes.…

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Why A Card Swipe At The Door Isn't Enough To Protect Your Biology Lab

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Many bio labs use a simple swipe system at the main door of a restricted area in order to ensure the security of the potentially priceless science going on within. However, this outdated system could potentially expose your projects to damage if malicious or careless hands come upon certain chemicals or samples.   The Problem If your lab is doing anything above the level of high-school science, then there are going to be some sensitive materials that you need to protect.…

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Great Ways To Improve Your Company's Security

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As a business owner, one of the most important aspects to consider is security. In order to improve this aspect of your company, you can take these steps. Hire a Locksmith In order to improve the security of the doors in your building, you can acquire locksmith services to install keyless digital locks. These locks come with many advantages. For instance, they don’t have any keyholes on them, so no one will be able to pick them.…

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How To Choose The Best Locks For Your Home

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Researching and choosing the best locks for your home can be daunting if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Learning more about the different grades and different locking mechanisms can making choosing the best locks easier. Understanding Different Lock Grades Most locks will have “grades” on them ranging from one to three. When choosing the best lock for your home, you will want to understand what these mean. These grades were developed by the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) to help rate locks.…

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