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Keeping your Business Secure During Covid-19

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 20:35:00 GMT

During these strange days, as many businesses are temporarily closed, it’s absolutely essential to have a strong lock and security system be protecting your commercial property. In this blog entry, the commercial locksmith experts here at LocksmithMAN will detail some of the important ways you can keep your commercial property secure during the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown.

Self-Analyzation of Security Infrastructure

Evaluate your current commercial security setup. If your property is partially or totally shut down, you should know anybody who has potential access to the building – including all inside and outside locks. If there’s been any employee layoffs or even furloughs, make sure that all of those employees have their access abilities temporarily revoked. This security caution also applies to interior locks like safes, cabinets, filing areas, pantries, and equipment closets. If you find that you have holes in security when you self analyze it, contact LocksmithMAN for simple commercial security solutions.

Safe and Door Rekeying

Instead of having to buy all new locks, LocksmithMAN can simply rekey the locks that protect your property – you will be given brand new keys that work, while all existing keys that may be floating around will be rendered unusable.

Smart Locks

Smart locks allow you to access your property with a touch of a button or swipe of a keycard, and totally control who else can enter. Many smart locks work through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connections, and eliminate the need to be concerned over lost keys. They allow you to monitor who enters and exits the buildings by keeping a detailed log.

Amazon Key Systems

If you need to order equipment during this shutdown period and don’t have any employees on your property to accept deliveries, you can upgrade your property with a Amazon key system, allowing delivery people to temporarily enter your facility to drop off packages without any risk of package theft; don’t worry, you can still monitor who enters your property and at what time. This is a great solution that takes a big security risk off the mind of business owners.

During these hard times, peace of mind is more important than ever. Here at LocksmithMAN, we remained committed to ensuring the safety and security of our valuable customers; please reach out to us and allow us to enforce the security of your property and valuables.

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Mechanical Vs Electronic Locks

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:35:00 GMT

There’s been tons of technological updates in the field of locksmithing over the last 10 years, and the technology is changing every day. Many mechanical standard locksets are being replaced by more modern electronic locks – however, mechanical locks offer a set of their own unique advantages, and many consumers are wondering what the advantages are of both lock types. Here’s a list of the pros and cons of mechanical and electronic locks, as compiled by the lock installation experts here at LocksmithMAN .

Mechanical Lock Pros

Reliable construction – tested over time since the 19th century.
Mechanical lock hardware lasts for years and years with no need for repair or maintenance.
Mechanical locks operate without electricity.
Mechanical locks are usually weatherproof depending on the installation setting.
Mechanical locks are easily operated by even the most unfamiliar layperson.

Mechanical Lock Cons

Mechanical lock technology has remained largely the same in recent decades.
When mechanical locks malfunction, they require professional help for repair.
When mechanical lock keys are copied by unauthorized people, your security can be at risk without you ever knowing.
Mechanical locks don’t tell you who opened them, and when.
When mechanical lock keys are lost or stolen, you will have to rekey every lock that the original key controls.

Electronic Lock Pros

Electronic locks provide added security with a wider variety of usable lock combinations.
You can easily change or add additional lock combinations.
You can easily work electronic locks in the dark.
Electronic locks can be weather resistant.
Ability to add, subtract, or switch specific access credentials between users.
Access monitoring ability – record logs are kept.
Consumers can usually self-service electronic locks.
Potential for integration with access control systems, intercoms, and CCTV security cameras.

Electronic Lock Cons

Electronic locks require battery or cable connection.
Power loss can result in locks being stuck.
People may require training to learn how to operate electronic locks.
Electronic lock batteries must be changed.
Additional electronic lock features may need to be originally implemented by electronic security / locksmith professionals.

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Benefits of Replacing VS. Rekeying Locks

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 20:35:00 GMT

Replacing and rekeying locks are similar, yet distinctly different processes – both of which have necessary times and places for implementation. When you work with a professional licensed locksmith team like those here at LocksmithMAN, you will receive expert advice from experienced security technicians as to whether you should replace or rekey your locks. In this blog entry, some of our residential and commercial lock installation experts will detail the differences between lock rekeying and lock replacement.

Rekeying Locks Advantages

Rekeying is an affordable and easy way to increase home security. You can use your existing lock hardware, meaning that it’s much cheaper than total lock replacement, and a good solution for when you simply lose a key.

Lock rekeying involves the removal of a lock cylinder’s pins and springs, and their replacement with a new set of springs and pins. This makes it possible for a brand new key to control the lock, rendering previous keys useless. This is a fantastic way to ensure the protection of your property when keys are lost or potentially stolen.

When locks are rekeyed, a locksmith can help inspect a lock’s condition and the quality of it’s installation – if any issues are found, a locksmith can easily correct them. This means that rekeying has the added benefit as functioning as maintenance.

Replacing Locks Advantages

Replacing your lock is the best bet when existing locks are worn down, not working correctly, or obsolete. If this is the situation, it’s probably best to change your lock hardware totally. Then, you can choose to upgrade your hardware to a brand new lockset style, or upgrade all of the locks in your home so a single key works on all of them.

Replacing your locks is usually more expensive than simply rekeying them, as this involves total hardware changes. Locksmiths can help assess the best locks for your needs, and there’s a wide range of locks available on the market today that can help tackle the unique security needs of any properties. A professional locksmith can help provide a custom recommendation as to whether your locks should be rekeyed or replaced. The post Benefits of Replacing VS. Rekeying Locks appeared first on LocksmithMAN.

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Choosing the Best High Security Locks

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:33:00 GMT

When your home or business absolutely needs to be protected with the utmost level of strong security, it’s essential to understand all the variable factors of high security locks in order to determine what the best locks for your needs are. In this brief blog post, the residential security and commercial security experts at LocksmithMAN will help you understand exactly how to choose the best high security locks for your needs.

Lock Cylinder

You want the lock cylinder to be made of a complicated internal makeup, reducing the chances that a burglar will be able by using a bump key, lock impressor, or picking. The more complicated your lock cylinder is, the fewer amount of people will even attempt to try to break through your security. If you’re looking for a keypad only door lock, you don’t even have to worry about lock cylinders.

Metal

You want the lock to be made of as much strong metal as possible. Since parts of the door need to be absent when the door lock is installed, requiring cross-boring, the door will be vulnerable around the lock hardware area. The best high security door locks add metal content that help protect this vulnerable area of your door. You can usually tell if a lock has a good amount of metal just by holding it in your hand. Heavy locks don’t utilize large gaps or plastic parts to reduce manufacturing cost – while sacrificing security. Any good high security lock needs to have heavy and strong metal in spades.

Bolts

You want your lock to have hardened steel bolts that can resist bludgeoning attacks like battering, sledge hammers, shoulder strikes, or kicks. Bolts should also be resistant to cutting with hacksaws or reciprocating saws.

Drills

Criminals often utilize drilling as a breakin method. You want to ensure that your high security lock has set screws and a shear line protected with hardened ball bearings, and/or rotating anti-drill plates to help protect them from the risk of being drilled.

Key Control

You want to ensure that you buy a high security lock that has patented keyways in order to maintain key control and reduce the amount of people that might be able to use your lock. You’re definitely going to want to know the right way to hide your spare keys (not under your mats!) but it definitely is an essential to ONLY EVER use locks that have special patented keyways.

Bypassing

High security locks should never have bypass methods like thumbturns – they are simply easy entry methods, and basically allow for the canceling out of the complex security enforcing structure of a lock allowing potential burglars to exploit a lock’s weakness. Make sure to research whether or not the high security lock that you are using has a bypass method.

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Valuable Basic Home Security Tips

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 21:20:00 GMT

Home security needs to be handled somewhat holistically – with many different aspects of your home’s entranceway, yards, doors, and windows – as well as your personal entrance/exit/visitor/delivery habits all having a distinct influence on the safety and security of your property. In this blog entry, the residential security experts here at LocksmithMAN will provide a simple, basic – yet completely essential – list of the most valuable basic home security tips that you can utilize to keep you, your family, and your property safe.

Smart Home Security Installation

Install a modern smart home security system – ideally one that includes features such as contact sensors, cameras, automatic cell dialers, and BlueTooth / WiFi enabling. This adds a high level of both convenience and security to the way that you receive visitors, and the way that your home is both passively/actively protected.

External Door Security Assessment

You should assess the condition and security of all of your external doors – a major entrance point for burglars. Make sure your doors can smoothly open and close, that they have properly operating deadbolts and gaskets, and that they are made of sturdy and durable material that is still holding up. Make sure that the door’s screws still reach the framing timber, and that your locks are durable enough to withstand physical attack. Consider rekeying your front door locks.

Security Cameras

Cameras are a fantastic security measure that can capture criminals in the act, or lead to their capture after the fact – but also operate as a fantastic passive deterrent from burglary. Using leading CCTV cameras allow you to monitor your home from a cell phone at all times and places – allowing you much greater peace of mind when you are away from the home on business or during a vacation.

Smart Lighting Sensors

Make sure your yard and external entrances are well lit with lights connected to motion sensors – a great way of deterring all burglary attempts and generally increasing safety around your house. Connect interior lights to smart light controllers that allow you to control lights in real time from a distance and set timers (in order to create the impression that your home is occupied even when it’s not.) You can even save a ton on your energy bill by doing so!

Smart Landscaping

Make sure that there’s no tall shrubs under your windows that can provide burglars a good hiding space when they’re trying to scope a way to enter your home. Consider planting thorny bushes if you must have some, but regularly trim them. The idea is to get rid of potential blind spots that can help thieves go unnoticed.

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Keeping your Home Safe During the Holidays

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 21:40:00 GMT

It’s essential for homeowners to learn how to keep their homes safe during the holiday season – a time when burglars understand that there might be an influx of valuables inside homes. Here’s a guide to keeping your home safe during the holidays, as prepared by the residential locksmith and residential security experts here at LocksmithMAN.

Protect Gifts and Packages by Concealing Them

Try not to place your Christmas tree in an easily accessible window. This will deter burglars from the temptation of breaking in and grabbing your gifts. Try to place your gifts and packages out of site, or wait until Christmas Eve to put your gifts under the tree. If you need to have gifts under the tree before Christmas, consider just putting dummy boxes there.

Be Discreet on Social Media

Don’t post information that will indicate that you will be away from your home on social media. This includes information about holiday vacations as well as holiday parties. Consider making your profile restricted so only added contacts can see your content if you want to post vacation photos.

Party Planning

Only hire reputable party planning companies that can keep your valuables safe. Keep your medications and valuables out of site during holiday parties. Consider designating areas of your home to be off-limits to guests during holiday parties, and locking doors of areas you don’t want entered.

Lock Windows and Doors

Make sure you have up to date, functional deadbolt locks. Make sure that you keep your doors locked at all times – even if you’re stepping outside of the house for just a quick errand. Make sure your windows are locked when you go to sleep or go to work as well – especially ground floor windows.

Motion Sensors / Timers

Set your lights on timers so that it appears that you’re home even when you’re on vacation or away at a party. Install motion sensors by all entrances of your house, so that a light will be turned on if an intruder tries to sneak towards your door.

Security Systems

Install a high quality, comprehensive security system that has high quality locks, deadbolts, and alarms connected to your local police department. Consider a system with integrated CCTV security cameras, as well as smart systems that can be connected to your smartphone for maximum control.

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Interesting Lock and Key Facts

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 21:40:00 GMT

Locks and keys are objects that we interact with every single day – yet very few of us think of them throughout the day. However, these everyday objects are fully loaded with a vast history of (not only) security usefulness – but also a major link to the illustrious histories of many cultures throughout the world. Here’s a guide to some amazingly interesting lock and key facts that you may have never heard, as prepared by the locksmith experts here at LocksmithMAN.

In ancient China, only the wealthiest had locks and keys – and Chinese emperors and other nobility had padlocks that were animal shaped as everything from goats to fish!
Married Viking women held the responsibility of being the keeper of the family keys, which was a vast honor. Many Viking women sewed keys to their dresses to wear as a status symbol.
The new lock designs we use today were invented in the 19th century as a way to stop thieves from lockpicking.
The locks at Fort Knox, the place where the United States’ gold reserve is held, are protected with codes that change every single day.
There’s an account of a parrot named Magic picking two padlocks that locked his cage in order to fly away!
The oldest locks date to Ancient Egypt – it was found in a cave and is over 4,000 years old.
Rope knots are also considered an early form of locks, as used by sailors to guard against tampering and to indicate when somebody was trying to meddle with their property.
In Medieval times, towns would entrust the keys to their property to a designated keykeeper who held ALL the keys of the town!
Locks used to be made of wood – which breaks so much more easily than metal!
The first combination lock was invented in 1857 by James Sargent of Vermont, who started the Sargent and Greenleaf lock making company, still in operation today!
In the Tower of London in England, there is a nightly Ceremony of the Keys in which guards ritually lock the tower’s doors!

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Difference Between Transponder and Non-Transponder Car Keys

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 20:46:00 GMT

Most cars today come outfit with electronic keys fit with transponder chips – it’s a common security measure that is now the standard in the industry. However, many older, more vintage cars rely on typical mechanical keys for successful operation. Here’s a guide from the automotive lockout experts here at LocksmithMAN on the difference between transponder keys and non-transponder keys.

What Exactly are Transponder Car Keys?

Transponder keys transformed the security standards of the automotive industry after they began being used in the year 1985. General Motors introduced the – then luxurious – transponder key in their Corvette of that year. Transponder keys – like typical keys – use metallic blades with a specific sequence cut out inside it in order to fit the car’s ignition. However, transponder keys hold a small chip inside their plastic gap. This chip receives a radio frequency signal from an antenna ring in the car’s immobilizer, and then sends its own coded frequency back to the antenna. This antenna will then transmit this code to the car’s computer, which will disable the car immobilizer, allowing it to start. This entire process occurs in a simple matter of seconds.

Transponder keys were invented as a solution for the issue of car theft. Stealing a car became as simple as touching two wires together to make the car start – a process colloquially known as ‘hot wiring.’ With transponder keys, even if a car thief can get past the door locks of your car, they will not be able to start it – because there is no radio frequency code being transmitted to disable the immobilizer. Transponder keys ALWAYS need to be programmed to match the code in the car’s system – otherwise, they are useless to start the car. Professional automotive locksmiths, like those here at LocksmithMAN, can easily cut and program transponder keys to match your vehicle – as well as deleting old key codes from your car’s system, in case you have lost your original set of transponder keys.

What are non-transponder car keys?

Before the invention of transponder car keys, the majority of cars used typical metallic cut car keys. Non-transponder keys can still be high security – as they are usually double cut on their top and lower half, making it almost impossible to start the ignition without them – even with criminal picking tools. However, their lack of an immobilier-connected system will allow for the chance for criminals to start the engine if they hot-wire the car or manage to turn the ignition. Hot wiring is the most common method of car theft – and non-transponder keys can be easily copied by automotive locksmiths.

It’s not possible to upgrade your non-transponder key to a transponder key, as if you have an older car model, it’s likely it doesn’t have a built-in immobilizer system. Make sure not to spend the extra money buying a new transponder key blank if you’re just looking to replace your lost non-transponder car keys. This concept is true vice-versa as well – don’t accidentally buy a chipless key if your car utilizer a transponder system, as you won’t be able to start your car. You can count on the automotive transponder key copying and programming experts here at LocksmithMAN to instantly provide you with perfectly operational transponder keys.

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Why You Should Contact Us for Car Key Replacement / Duplication Rather than a Car Dealership

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 20:40:00 GMT

Calling a locksmith is always a more convenient move than contacting an automotive dealership when your car keys are lost or damaged – not to mention more affordable! In this blog entry, the automotive locksmith experts here at LocksmithMAN will detail the benefits of contacting a locksmith for automotive lockouts or car key replacement rather than the car dealership.

Our Automotive Locksmith Service is More Affordable

If you need an extra set of spare car keys, or need to replace automobile keys that you’ve lost, utilizing the automotive locksmith services of LocksmithMAN is more cost effective, convenient, reliable, and efficient ahtn contacting a car dealership. Car dealerships understand how many people calling for key replacements are likely in a panic, and thus they majorly inflate the prices of the keys, taking advantage of customers and burning a hole in their wallets. However, the overhead cost of car key making or duplication for our automotive locksmith experts is much lower – so we can provide our customers with brand new programmed – or duplicated, car keys for a much more affordable rate. Consider this – if there’s a hole in your home’s kitchen wall, would you pay the original architect to fix it, or a conveniently local and affordable contractor service? The answer is obvious!

Our Lost Car Key Service is Faster

If you’re in need of new car keys, you’re likely stranded outside your vehicle – an unpleasant and dangerous situation to find yourself in. You likely don’t have the time to wait around to get in touch with and make an appointment with the closest automobile dealership. It’s MUCH easier, and MUCH faster to simply contact us, the mobile automotive locksmith team at LocksmithMAN. Immediately after receiving your call, our team will be deployed directly to your location to copy or replace your car keys – all on a 24/7 basis.

Our Car Key Cutting Team has All the Right Equipment

LocksmithMAN’s expert car key duplication team is outfit with all the latest equipment to copy, or provide you with freshly programmed car transponder keys directly at your location. Our team can provide keys for even the most advanced and rare varieties of car security systems – and have the equipment and skills necessary to program transponder keys to match your car’s computer code system. We can even delete previous transponder key codes from your car’s computer, rendering old keys useless in the event of lost or stolen keys. If you ever find yourself stranded, in need of replacement – or even simply spare – car keys, don’t hesitate to contact us, the experts here at LocksmithMAN – it’s always a safer, faster, more affordable, and more convenient choice than contacting an automotive dealership. We’ll get you back behind the wheel in no time!

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Burglar Proofing Doors

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 21:32:00 GMT

Here’s our top tips for how to burglarproof all the doors in your home. Entry through doors is how over 70% of burglaries are committed, so these tips prepared by the home security experts here at LocksmithMAN are sure to bolster your home security.

Solidify your Security

All doors that lead to the outside of your home need to be solid and impervious to strong kicks. Choose a solid wood door or one with a solid wood core. If you choose a metallic door, make sure that it is reenforced on the inside, and has a lock block – so that it can resist burglars from breaking it with a car jack. Reinforced steel doors are the strongest option, but they require a high level of extra maintenance in order to prevent any rust.

Protect Windows

The fact is that door windows may look pretty, but they are a serious home security risk. If your window is located within an arm’s reach of the door lock, it’s very easy to smash it and stick your arm through to unlock the door. If you’re installing a brand new door, simply choose one without a window; and if you already have a door with a window, make sure that the glass is re-enforced, and consider adding extra metal re enforcement or decorative bars. To be extra careful, add a second door lock at the floor level – too far for a burglar to reach down if they break the door windowpane.

Get rid of Shrubbery

Shrubs and bushes can be beautiful, but they don’t belong near your doors or windows – they create way too much potential coverage for burglars to break into your home.

Deadbolts

Doors only maintain the amount of strength that their lock imparts. Even a strong, metal reinforced door can be opened with a strong kick if your lock doesn’t go deep enough into the door frame. When you’re choosing your deadbolt, choose a leading industry brand name, and don’t get the cheapest model.

Additional Lines of Protection

We also recommend getting a secondary, one sided deadbolt – since these locks don’t have keyed access to the outside, they can only get opened while you’re at home – they can only get locked from the inside – making them impossible for burglars to open.

Additional Lines of Protection

Frames and door jambs are both essential aspects to door security. If you don’t have a strong jamb or frame, your door can easily crack open. Make sure that instead of a skinny strike plate, you install a deep box strike to house the bolt of your deadbolt – and screw this deep into the wall studs, rather than just into the door jamb. To be extra careful, reenforce your doorjamb with strong galvanized steel to resist strikes, kicks, and any other attempts to break down your door.

Sliding Doors

Sliding glass doors are often seen as an easy in by burglars, but they don’t have to make your home vulnerable. Make sure that your doors are made of either reinforced glass or plastic, rather than thin glass – and that they remain locked. Place a metallic or wooden dowel in the track to prevent the doors from being opened through force. Additionally install motion or vibration sensors on the glass to sound the alarm / notify law enforcement just in case the glass is broken. Also, install curtains on the inside of your window to prevent any passing burglars from being able to look inside your home.

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Door Material and Security

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 21:32:00 GMT

Most people think of locks as the initial defense wall in home security – but actually the door structure is the first line of defense! If you have a weak or poorly constructed wooden or hollow door, no matter what kind of lock you have on it any intruder will still be able to easily kick it in – regardless of what kind of lock you have. Getting a stronger quality door can make all the difference in defending your house from intruders. Since door materials vary wildly, it’s important to understand the value of different door materials to security in different contexts. Here’s a guide to door materials and security, as prepared by the high security deadbolt installation experts here at LocksmithMAN , so that our customers can be better informed and protected.

Wood

This material affords a high end look, and can come in many different configurations – whether you decide to get a machine made or hand made model. Wood doors can withstand the vast majority of extreme weather conditions, however over time this material can rot and warp, making it easier for them to get dented. Due to this, they require slightly more maintenance than doors of other materials. If you’re looking for a long lasting reliable choice, consider getting a sturdy oak door built with an internal or external cross-beam.

Glass

If you want to let in light, make sure to get an opaque textured glass panel that can let light inside without allowing people to clearly look inside your home. You can find out what the privacy rating of the glass is – they run from a 0 to 10 scale – and choose between types of glass that can be easily shattered to those that are completely smashproof. It’s important to do your research to find out which glass panel best fits your home needs.

Fiberglass

This material can appear as aesthetically attractive as wood, but has the strength of steel and much better insulation than these other two materials. They are slightly more expensive, but are popular since they are quite easy to maintain. They can be used in any climate, since they never contract or expand due to weather, and they can be painted or treated with finishes to make them appear to be made of other materials, including wood. Fiberglass doors are energy efficient, durable, and low maintenance – and many have interior steel frames that provide support matched by the best locking systems on the market.

Steel

These doors are a good choice for areas with a dry climate. Steel rusts more quickly in areas with high humidity or common rainfall. Hollow steel doors can get broken into using crowbars, even when they are fit with deadbolts. The smartest option is to choose a solid core steel door with a high quality deadbolt with included strike plate. Having a steel frame greatly improves the security – however, the downside is that these steel doors can get scratched, dented, and rust quickly – many people choose to install steel doors with wood frames (not a good idea) since these kinds of doors can be easily and quickly compromised with a strong crowbar. If you’re getting a steel door, a steel frame is an absolute must.

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Protecting your Home when you’re on Vacation

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 21:06:00 GMT

The best way to enjoy your Summer vacation is the carefree way; and the best way to be carefree is when you have full faith that your home is protected and secure. In this blog post, the lock installation and home security experts here at LocksmithMAN CA will provide you with some valuable tips on how to protect your home while you are away on vacation.

Install a Monitored Security System

We recommend installing a smart, monitored security system that combines entranceway sensors, motion detectors, and alarms in order to keep your home safe. Ideal systems will notify you via Wifi or Bluetooth / Cloud connections in real-time, even if you’re halfway across the world. Make sure that your security system is monitoring environmental factors including flood sensors, carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors.

Smart Thermostat

Consider installing a smart thermostat for your house. This can sense if for some reason your home is a strange temperature, and can even be controlled at a distance to make sure that your home is comfortable when you arrive home. Smart thermostats often have geofencing features that detect when you’re away, and make the temperature more energy-efficient until you return.

Don’t Brag About your Vacation

Don’t tell the entire world that you’re going on vacation – this includes on your voicemail, social media, or even email auto reply. We recommend waiting to post vacation photos until you’re back home – but if you insist on sharing vacation content on social media, make sure that your privacy settings are so that only your friends can see it.

Security Lights

Install motion sensor lights around your entrance ways that can act as an automatic deterrent the moment strange activity around your house is detected.

Lock Protocols

Make sure all doors and windows are locked, and that all exterior doors are reinforced with a high quality deadbolt lock. Don’t EVER keep a spare key under your doormat. Give spare keys to trusted neighbors or friends, and ask them to periodically come check on your house’s security while you are away.

Visible Valuebles

Try to close the blinds in rooms that have valuables like large electronics like flatscreen TVs. We recommend concealing game consoles and electronics, and making sure that all credit cards, cash, jewelry, and smartphones are put away out of sight – especially through the vantage point of a window!

Suspend Mail Delivery

A giant pile of unread mail or newspapers signals to crafty burglars that nobody is home and that there is an opportunity to strike – don’t give criminals this opportunity! Arrange to have the USPS hold your mail at your local post office for 30 days, or even set up mail forwarding or arrange for a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your mail for you.

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Underrated Home Security Tips

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 21:01:00 GMT

While locks are the bread and butter of a strong home security infrastructure, there’s many other aspects of a full security spread that often get overlooked. By tackling and addressing the many-layered security needs of your home, you are ensuring that your family and property are as protected as possible. In this blog entry, the home security experts here at LocksmithMAN CA will tell you some of the most underrated, but valuable, home security tips out there today.

Trees and Bushes and Lighting

Make sure that trees and bushes around your house are regularly trimmed so that they don’t provide cover area for burglars or cover up your windows. Make sure that any areas around your home that are incredibly dark are illuminated by motion detector spotlights.

Don’t Broadcast your Absence from Home

Don’t announce a vacation in advance – and yes, this includes on social media! Wait until you return from vacations to post vacation pictures, videos, or other content. If you’re going to be away from home for a while, arrange to have a trusted friend or neighbor check up on your home periodically, and to pick up any piling up mail or newspapers.

Keep Your Yard Clean

Thieves often break windows by improvising using a tool they find nearby on a yard. Make sure not to give thieves this chance – clear your yard of all broken tree branches, yard tools – and especially ladders!

Home Alarms

Make sure to have a smart home security system installed – and that the alarm itself is engaged! Not only will this actively monitor and protect your property, but your home insurance premiums will be lowered by having it installed!

Window Upgrades

Protect your home by upgrading your windows with shatterproof glass – as windows are a very common entrance method for burglars. If you can’t afford shatterproof windows, install security film on the interior of all your windows, which will make it much more difficult for any potential criminal to enter your home through the windows.

Secure Sliding Glass Doors

Make sure to place a security bar within the space in sliding glass doors to make sure that they cannot be exploited from outside as a potential entrance to crime in your home.

Lock Changes

If you have just moved in, make sure to have all your locks rekeyed – or even changed by a trusted licensed locksmith team of experts, like all of us here at LocksmithMAN CA.

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3 Situations That Warrant Emergency Locksmith Services

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 12:40:00 GMT

No matter how careful you are, there’s still a chance you may find yourself in a sticky situation involving your keys. These are some of those scenarios that warrant an emergency locksmith service Winnipeg .

When Your Toddler Locks Themselves in the House - In a home lockout scenario, older children may take some set of instructions but if your toddler locks themselves in a room or house, the whole story changes. The thought of your child locked in the house is enough to strike terror into the heart of any parent but you need to keep calm then act swiftly. If it’s an interior door, you might be able to unscrew the door if the screws are visible. However, exterior door locks are meant to enhance security and not privacy so these are usually sturdier and harder to unscrew. If this is the situation, call an emergency locksmith immediately and while you wait, keep your child engaged by talking to them until the locksmith arrives. For prompt response, call a locksmith in your local area. As a preventative measure, once the locksmith has resolved the emergency talk to them about childproofing your doors. You want to prevent a recurring situation where your child locks themselves in even more dangerous rooms of the house such as the kitchen.
Broken keys in Lock - Imagine this: You have a few minutes to get to an appointment, you run for the door lock and as you turn the key, it snaps and breaks. What do you do? In a scenario like this, you have no time to struggle to retrieve the key from the lock so your only quick solution should be to call an emergency locksmith. In situations where you’re not in a rush but your efforts to retrieve them are in vain, you’ll be in for a lockout if you don’t get help soon. The tricky part about removing broken keys in the lock is you need some tools. If you don’t have the necessary tools, you may end up damaging the entire lock. To prevent keys from breaking in the future, lubricate them regularly so they don’t get jammed in the locking mechanisms and break off. Also, replace any old keys so they remain functional.
Break-Ins - If you recently experienced a burglary or you suspect someone tried tampering with your lock, prioritize calling an emergency locksmith. For the sake of your home’s security and for your peace of mind, getting the locks changed after such an incident should be your top priority. If your lock has been tampered with, chances are that someone examined your lock. The only way you can be assured of safety is if you change the locks. If your house was broken into, consider getting stronger locks and also installing a security system to prevent future burglaries.

Emergency locksmith is all about finding a prompt and effective solution. If you happen to be in any of the scenarios above, call (204) 813-9553 now and we’ll send one of our well-trained 24-hour locksmith crews over! At LocksmithMAN, we are dedicated to providing the best service to all our clients.

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Replacement For Different Car Key Types

Fri, 31 May 2019 12:40:00 GMT

Losing car keys does not have to give you extensive headaches – easier said than done! That is why the following tips can help you deal with your car key lost problem before you start fretting.

Search Immediate Surrounding

In life some days are good and others frustrating. It’s therefore not surprising to forget car keys just about anywhere. Before you start contacting your dealership or locksmith for key replacement, first inspect your environs. Then, contact the people recently had an encounter with. Often times, people also lock their keys inside the car.

Identify Your Car Key Type

Once you are sure you cannot locate your keys, the next step is to identify your key type. Your type of car key lost can be any of the following:

Transponder key - Most cars built after the late around 1993 comes with a responder key. These keys have an inbuilt rf transmitter which transmits a signal that is extremely low. The vehicle can only detect the signal when the key is inserted and only then will the car start. This key provides a minimal chance of being hotwired hence increasing car security. With that being the case, it is complicated to replace a transponder key but our locksmiths know their way around these types so don’t sweat it.
Traditional Car Keys - If you consider yourself forgetful, you can implement these pro-tips . In the meantime, though, you should take preference into traditional keys. This type is made mechanically by a key cutting machine so it’s pretty easy to replace. Traditional keys may compromise your car’s security since in the hands of the wrong person, there’s a risk of easy duplication.
Laser-cut Keys - They also go by names sidewinder key or internal cut key. Unlike the traditional key, which is cut along the edge, laser-cut keys are cut through the center. This makes them hard to replace. Only the car dealer of a well-trained locksmith can replace a laser-cut key.

Among other keys are electronic keys, remote control, switchable key, and smart keys.

Identify Your Vehicle Information

The dealership or locksmith will have to gather enough information about your car before they can prepare for a replacement. Failure to provide the correct information may result in keys that fail to operate your car. Essentially, identify the type of car key lost. Narrow down to the car model and identification number, registration number and the year of the vehicle. Your insurance card should contain all this information so if you’re missing any details, you can check there. If you don’t have all the information and you also can’t get a hold of your insurance card, the locksmith can come conduct a quick examination of your car to gather these details.

Evaluate Your Service Provider Options

The last and most step of getting a car key replacement is zeroing down on who to contract for the service. On this, you have two options; to contact a locksmith or your car dealer. If your car is much older, locksmith services will be cheaper compared to dealership. Again, unlike dealers, most locksmiths are flexible so they will easily show up on your location. You’re also more likely to get a quick response from a locksmith that you would from a dealer. This is because dealers don’t specialize in replacement lost car keys, rather selling and servicing cars.

For more information on car key replacement, contact licensed locksmiths at LockmithMAN at (204) 813-9854

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Your Business Needs a Security Budget

Fri, 24 May 2019 12:45:00 GMT

As companies set aside a budget for various departments, security often gets left out. Yet there’s a wide array of threats that businesses face; from internal threats to external ones. In the event of break-ins and frauds, businesses that don’t have a security budget in place end up losing a lot of money. In turn, this has detrimental effects on the overall business performance. Essentially therefore, having a modicum of business security in place, helps ventures stay prepared for threats not even perceived. Here are more reasons why you need to set aside a security budget for your business.

Setting aside a security budget saves you money

It’s a production that is done with a cast of one or just but a few, has no script, no lights, no audience and it’s mounted every 10 seconds – yet it fetches the producers some $1.4 billion annually (purely profits). If you do your calculations, this is almost $4 million per day. Its name is “Burglary.” One of the histories longest running show. That your business location prides in being on one of the safer streets is not a security assurance. Without a security plan in place, all businesses are prone to theft. And unfortunately, unlike lightning, thieves are notorious for striking the same place multiple times. Away from your business’s physical security, nowadays, with the rise in internet fraud, all it takes to bring your business down on its knees is a single compromised password. With all these facts, getting a commercial locksmith to inspect your locks and help you come up with more secure locking systems will enhance the physical security of your business by discouraging burglars. A security budget also caters for internet and online fraud prevention.

Part of setting up the budget is revising or upgrading security procedures

When setting aside a business security budget, it’s natural that you will also revise or upgrade your business security policies and procedures. When there’s a gap in your business’s security policies or procedures, your enterprise is prone to theft. Keep in mind, thieves keep upgrading their skills, so when you don’t upgrade your policies, your business becomes an easy target. Security procedures refer to detailed actions and instructions on how to implement security controls as enumerated in the security policies. Security procedures ensure consistency in the execution of a security business process. These procedures are to be followed to the letter each time a security threat arises. They provide direction to how your employees should behave in regards to the company data , assets, physical access and so on. Security policies, on the other hand, define who, what and why, in regards to the desired behavior of the overall security posture.

Preparedness in times of emergencies

It goes without saying, setting aside a business security budgets is itself a plan in times of emergencies. Security threats don’t just refer to burglaries and internet frauds. Natural disasters could also leave your security systems damaged. Natural disasters can strike anytime, anywhere; sometimes predicted and often times striking without warning. Floods, earthquakes, wildfires, and blizzards could potentially disrupt your supply chains, communication, physical building, equipment, and security systems. Every business in disaster-prone areas should have a disaster emergency plan in place, part of this should be a security plan.

There’s a direct relationship between the security of your business and its success. By setting aside a security budget, you make it easier for your business to bounce back from detrimental events such as burglaries, and natural disasters.

Setting aside a security budget saves you money

Part of setting up the budget is revising or upgrading security procedures

Preparedness in times of emergencies

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Security Enhancements For Tenants

Fri, 17 May 2019 12:45:00 GMT

Tenants often struggle with how to secure their homes without making invasive changes to the property. They may not have the freedom to mount new storm doors or install complicated security systems. Nonetheless, as a tenant, there are a number of ways you can boost the security of your home without breaking the lease.

Changing door locks

In a perfect world, every time a tenant moves out, landlords should change the locks in preparation for a new occupant. After all, as part of proper maintenance, landlords are responsible for the safety and security of their tenants. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world and your landlord may delay changing the locks. The danger with keeping the old lock is that you don’t know how many people have keys to your door. So, for your peace of mind, it’s better you foot the bill but have a residential locksmith install new door locks.

If the locks are keyless, it goes without saying that you should change the code and only share it with your family members of those you intend to have access to your home. If security is a real concern in your new location, you could talk to your landlord about installing superior locking systems. For instance, if you have euro cylinder locks, you could upgrade to anti-snap cylinders. Grade1 deadbolts also provide better security.

Use a safe for irreplaceable valuables and personal documents

Even with the best-laid home security systems, there’s no way guarantee a hundred percent security from burglary. So as a tenant, how about you prepare for worst case scenarios; we are talking about break-ins. If an intruder manages to get in your house, a well installed and a cleverly hidden safe will protect your valuables. As you probably already know, in the hands of a thieve, your personal documents such as social security cards, driver’s license and other personal documents are valuable items that a thief can use to commit crimes.

The two most frequently chosen types of safes are burglar proof safe and fireproof safes. Burglar proof safes have thicker walls and require a code for access. Fireproof ones normally have a double metal wall. You can choose either depending on your priority need.

Explore already installed home security systems

Your landlord may balk at you drilling holes on the wall as you install a wired security system. Fortunately, there are other alarm options specifically designed for rentals. Several companies offer wireless solutions so this is one option you can explore. You could also find out if your new home has a pre-existing system. Some houses already have an unused system installed and if this is so, you’re lucky. You can engage your landlord and see how you can collaborate to come up with a short-term security plan.

Outdoor lighting

Most tenants forget to install outdoor lights yet lighting plays such a major role in enhancing security. Your home should be well-lit from the entrance, to the stairs and all the way up to your front door. If your budget allows you can choose to keep the lights on throughout the night. Alternatively, install motion activated lights to conserve energy. According to research, lighting is burglar deterrent.

If you’re willing to invest a little energy (and maybe a little cash), the non-invasive changes above can help you secure the place you call home. The good thing with these ideas is that they are well within your rights, regardless of whether the property in question is yours or not.

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Panic Bars and How they Enhance Commercial Building Safety

Fri, 10 May 2019 12:45:00 GMT

Panic bars, also known as crash bars, push bars or touch bars, are locks with a spring-loaded metal bar fitted horizontally to a door on the side that is inside a building or room. Unlike handles and knobs that are manipulated by turning and pushing, panic bars are only pushed against to unlatch and open a door simultaneously. This swings the door outwards and towards the exit direction, easing and quickening an exit. Panic bars should only be installed by a skilled emergency locksmith service professionals. They install these locks as per the recommended standards to enhance safety and security in a commercial building.

Most countries have regulations put in place for public buildings and commercial buildings to enhance safety during an emergency. These include setting a minimum number of emergencies exits from a building. These emergency exits should ensure safe and smooth exit of persons from rooms or buildings in case of emergencies. Panic bars significantly contribute to these safety precautions.

Panic Bars and Commercial Building Safety

During an emergency inside a public or commercial building, when those in the commercial building panic, movement towards the exit is usually are chaotic and disastrous. This is because when approaching a door, in the event that the people closest to the door stop or slow down while trying to operate the door, the ones at the back of the crowd will not stop nor slow down but still come charging through. This results in a stampede. Panic bars help eliminate that risk. A simple push to the panic bar swings the door outwards seamlessly. This does not slow down the exit speed or stop it at the door- limiting a stampede.

A feature that panic bars have that makes it different from most locks is that it is difficult to pick. This feature makes unauthorized external access difficult. The commercial building remains secure from forced entry even during non-business hours. Some panic bars come with an alarm that sounds off when accessed. You will find doors with these alarms labeled with words such as, ‟alarm will sound if a door is opened or door alarm.” This deters or detects illegal or unauthorized exit from buildings or to unauthorized building sections. These doors do more than alert in case of illegal exits. When doors with panic bars fitted with alarms are accessed, they set off alarms in the whole building. Since these doors are only used in emergencies, this alerts everyone in the building to respond accordingly to the emergency , minimizing casualties and fatalities.

Doors fitted with panic doors help manage entrance and exit into a commercial building. The identity of people gaining entry into a commercial building is of more concern than the ones exiting. Because panic bars deny access from outside, it is easy to identify unauthorized entry and deter potential threats. To ensure more security, another feature can be added to panic bars. External Trim Locks can be installed on the outer side of a panic bar door to aid access from outside. Evidently, panic bars ease access from the inside, but external trim locks give exclusive external access. They can be accessed using a key where external access to a building is necessary. These locks can be installed on demand.

Panic bars enhance safety and security in public and commercial buildings. To safeguard the lives of your employees, don’t wait for disaster to strike to install panic bars.

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Getting a New Car Key Made Without the Original

Fri, 03 May 2019 12:45:00 GMT

Your car is your ticket to mobility so once you lose the keys, you’re stuck. Most car manufacturers provide two car keys for two reasons: First, so that you can have an alternative key to use when the first is damaged or misplaced. Secondly, the spare key acts as the blueprint to making a replacement for a lost car key. But what happens when you need your car key replaced without the original? Here is a breakdown of what to expect.

Missing your original car key can leave you quite frustrated, especially in times of emergencies. Yet, unlike back in the day, nowadays, not all keys are universal. In fact, most car keys are specific to the car. So, once you lose your keys, you need to know which type of key you had so the automotive locksmith professional will know which one you need. This is why it helps to always keep a spare key. If you own a Ford Escape, for instance, you cannot operate it without its corresponding Ford car key. In case you’ve lost or damaged your car key, you have the option of seeking replacement services from your respective car key dealership or professional services of a qualified automotive locksmith. The great thing about automotive locksmiths that car dealers may not be able to provide is mobility. Locksmiths can meet you at your location which is obviously more convenient. The first question a locksmith will most probably going to ask you is, “do you have the original with you?” This is because it is generally much easier to make a car key replacement with the original present. Luckily, thanks to technological advancements and competent locksmiths, it is possible to get a new car key made even without the original.

The first step to getting your car key replaced is determining the type of key that you have. The locksmith will ask you which type of key your car uses, even before they make the trip to your location. You simply need to know whether your car uses a traditional mechanical key, a transponder key or a key fob. To avoid additional charges, ensure you give the locksmith correct information. Inaccurate information will force the locksmith to make trips back to the warehouse; some locksmiths will transfer this cost to the client.

Secondly, you need to have proof of ownership of the vehicle as well as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . In the event that you do not have the original key, automotive locksmiths use the VIN to identify which key corresponds to your specific vehicle. They are able to do this as they have access to car key code information. The VIN is located somewhere on your dashboard or on the engine bay. If you have trouble locating it, you can leave that to the auto-locksmith professional.

The process of getting a new car key made without the original takes longer than duplicating another key. With the above, an auto locksmith will use the VIN to peruse their vast vehicle database, select the right car key for you and make a new one. Should the new car key need programming, the auto-locksmith will see to it. Once you have a new car key, ensure you have a duplicate made in order to avoid such misfortunes in the future.

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Office Bifold Doors: Locking Systems

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:45:00 GMT

The concept of introducing nature into the indoors has become a huge design trend in both residential and commercial spaces. Besides creating a modern look, bi-fold doors bring in a great deal of warmth and light into a space making them an energy efficient option. In the place of a wall, you could actually use bi-fold doors to increase airflow into the office. Because they are hinged, these doors are practical for small office spaces since they take up very little space when opened. Bi-fold doors typically allow access to 90 percent of the doors opening making them also ideal for high traffic spaces. When it comes to commercial spaces, security is obviously a major concern. Compared to French doors and sliding doors, bi-fold doors are generally much harder to break into.

Bi-fold doors are secure by design and for security purposes, many come with a multi-locking system and a hidden inline tracking system. The two decrease the likelihood of burglars lifting the doors out of their mechanism. Within the bottom track is a concealed gear where the doors are attached. If an intruder wants to remove the door, they’d also need to remove the gear — a mission simply impossible. Regardless of these inbuilt features, for increased safety, you obviously need to get a decent bi-fold door lock.

For a simple door lock, you can consider using a padlock. The commercial locksmith will install a hinged hasp so that one side sits on the face of one unit and the other on the face of the other unit. The lock body will itself cover the folding portion of the lock. Just like with a normal door, inserting a padlock through the hasp will keep the door locked only giving access to someone with keys.

Drop bolts can also be installed on both in and out of swinging doors. These locks have a door locking time delay which is basically the time between the bolt engaging and the door being closed. Typically, door locking time delay can be set up to 9 seconds. To enhance security , the sensor automatically disconnects after the bolt is projected. Although drop bolts are more menacing looking, and will definitely enhance your bi-fold door’s security, they shouldn’t be the sole source of security. You can complement drop bolts with deadbolts (a more secure option). What makes deadbolts more secure is the fact that they need to be engaged when the door is closed. They can be controlled with either an internal locking mechanism or a key. Their unique locking device is built into the bolt and prevents unwanted entry.

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How do You Secure your Airbnb?

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:45:00 GMT

Ever wondered how Airbnb came about? Here is the little story: Two grads in San Francisco, in a bid to make some extra bucks, took advantage of an opportunity. A large conference was passing through their hometown and hotels were booking up fast. To meet the demand, they decided to put their apartment on offer, then created a simple website and gave it the name ‟Air Bed & Breakfast.” Their target was visitors who wanted to avoid the extortionate hotel prices. This happened in 2007. Fast forward to today, with millions using their homes as business ventures, Airbnb has significantly reshaped the hospitality industry. Regardless of the exponential growth in the industry, one of the biggest challenges Airbnb face is the security implications of letting out houses to strangers. How do you take advantage of the lucrative business without compromising the security of your home?

Of course, before inviting someone in your space you must do a background check to verify suitability . After the guest makes payment, rather than just engaging remotely, it’s also advisable you meet the guest in person just to create a personal connection. There’s always a lot more you can pick from face to face meetings away from perfectly filled documentation. For instance, how well-maintained is your guest’s car? Does it look like a McDonald’s dumpster with completely worn out tires? Chances are that your guest will treat your space in a similar manner, if not worse. While we aren’t asking you to discriminate, your primary responsibility should be to protect your property.

A move from traditional locks to keyless ones

Even with great guests, your home’s security needs to be vamped-up, and one way to do this is by getting the right key options. If your doors have conventional locks, it’s time to ditch those for smart locks. Imagine how cumbersome and expensive it would be if you have to rekey your locks every time a visitor checks out.! In the nascent Internet of Things, people are beginning to implement smarter ways of living, and security hasn’t been left out. A global expert on locks and physical security, Marc Weber Tobias, notes that the wireless locking systems that have been in the commercial space for years are finally coming to residential abodes as well.

With keyless locks, instead of giving your guests physical keys that can be lost or copied, you give them smartphone keys. A smartphone key is a code you generate using your phone and at the click on a button, it’s delivered to your guest. You can generate codes a specific date, time and duration. What this means is that as soon as the visitor checks out, their code expires so you revoke access just as easily as you generated the code. Once access has been revoked, the guest can no longer gain access to your house. If you have multiple properties to rent out, smartphone keys are the ideal security solution.

The age of internet has made it possible to use gadgets for convenience. So, if you can lie on your couch with your hands clutched onto your smartphone, and control multiple door locks from an entirely different location, why would you want physical keys? If you’re looking to use your space to make extra bucks, contact Winnipeg residential locksmith services for smart lock installation. Our well-trained locksmith will do that in a matter of minutes – the process is pretty straightforward.

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About Re-Keying

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:45:00 GMT

If you haven’t come across the term rekeying, most people haven’t either. And this is exactly why many homeowners after losing their keys, or moving into a new apartment, end up changing their locks entirely instead of getting their locks rekeyed. Although there’s nothing wrong about changing your door locks, it makes no sense to get rid of high-quality locks only to replace them with low graded ones. If you lose your keys, changing the entire lock is not the only solution. By simply contacting an emergency locksmith service contractor, you can have your locks rekeyed, this way you get to keep your lock and save some cash; rekeying is obviously more cost-effective compared to lock replacement.

Rekeying a lock is a process where the locksmith reconfigures the tumblers of a lock and readjusts the internal parts of the lock so that it can function with a different key. Simply put, rekeying allows you to keep your old lock but with a change of keys. You will therefore no longer use your old key. The process is not as simple as it sounds, so if your profession doesn’t involve keys and locks, instead of gallivanting down the rabbit hole of rekeying, how about you call a well-trained locksmith and have them save you the hassle.

When Should You Rekey Your Locks?

When moving houses - Your new home is never really yours until you take control of its locks, so moving houses is the most obvious reason for rekeying. If you’re moving to a house that has had previous occupants, you want to make sure that the previous owners and housekeepers don’t have access to your house. But even when you’re moving to a brand-new house, you will still want to rekey because the contractors most likely have a copy of the keys. To beef up the security of your new home , you want to make sure that anyone who has an old set of keys cannot access your house. After getting your locks rekeyed, you can ask your locksmith to get you a master key that can be used to access all other locks. On this, always secure your master key to avoid unauthorized use or recopying.

Key misplacement - If you’ve lost/ misplaced your keys and your intensive search has yielded no results, rekeying will end your search turmoil. If one of your family members has a similar set of keys, you could opt to have those duplicated, but how sure are you that your lost keys didn’t fall into the wrong hands? Rekeying is a better way to keep your home secure even after losing your keys.

Your keys no longer work well - Keys, like most things, won’t last forever. If your keys keep jamming in the locks or show signs of oxidation, consider rekeying. If your key is not working properly, it’s also possible that the lock is suffering wear and tear. In such instances, your locksmith should replace the entire lock. But only an experienced locksmith can ascertain whether you need rekeying or lock replacement. Generally, a rule of thumb is that locks should be rekeyed every five years.

Other reasons that call for rekeying include recent cases of burglary. Some people also choose to rekey for convenience sake where instead of having different keys for different locks, you want all your locks to match one single key. Whatever your reason for rekeying, have a well-trained contractor from LocksmithMAN handle the job.

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Is it Okay to Buy your Auto Keys Online?

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 12:45:00 GMT

What do you do when you need to replace your car keys? There are different options to choose from. The most obvious option recommended by manufacturers is contacting your car dealer. Car dealers have the resources to cut you a new key and program it for your car. They may however, require you to tow the car to their nearest warehouse.

If you find this time consuming, hiring a local automotive locksmith professional to offer an on-site key replacement service would be a faster solution. One advantage of hiring an on-site locksmith is that most locksmiths operate round the clock, guaranteeing car key replacement in a matter of minutes. But what about buying your auto key online? What are the implications of going online to replace your car keys?

What going the online way means for you?

Replacing auto keys is more technical than it seems. Locksmiths and car dealers have the technical know-how of dealing with different types of car keys. Ordering your auto keys online is however a totally different story. You first need to know the type of key that needs replacement otherwise you’ll end up purchasing a wrong key. It could be a key fob, a transponder key, a metal key blade, a PAT/VAT key or a proximity key. Furthermore, many online auto key replacement platforms sell key blanks as opposed to cut keys. Reason being, car keys are designed and programmed to only work on a specific car. This makes it difficult to replace a car key without its duplicate or its FCC ID.

Locksmiths, on the other hand, can cut different keys from the key blanks. For instance, while blank transponder keys can be cut into ignition locks, skeleton key blanks are used to make the traditional types of keys.

Going the online way also means that you have to wait for the key to be delivered. It therefore only works for you if you have the luxury of waiting. The time it takes to deliver the key varies depending on your location. Giving the wrong information when ordering your car keys will not only result in loss of money, but it will further inconvenience you as it may take the online retailer a further day or two to deliver the right set of car keys.

How to go about it

Most online retailers display the total price of the key blanks, including delivery. You can compare the prices with a quote from your local locksmith and decide if it is worth it. Additionally, always remember to have your vehicle identification number (VIN) when ordering your auto keys. Some online retailers are able to cut the key blanks to the right specifications given the VIN.

If you decide to replace our keys from a local locksmith, ensure you have proof of car ownership. Have your identification and a copy of your log books with you. Ensure to provide your local locksmith with the VIN as well. The VIN provides important information about the car and its keys, which in turn guides the locksmiths in carrying the right tools needed to cut and program your blank keys.

So, is it okay to buy your auto keys online? It totally is, if you don’t mind waiting for the blanks to be delivered to your location and the additional costs of hiring auto locksmith services to have the key blanks cut and programmed to your car’s specifications. But how about you hire an onsite locksmith and just cut the whole process?

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Before Giving Your Child a House Key: 3 Things to Consider

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:45:00 GMT

If your child gets home before you do, you don’t want them crouching outside the door waiting for you to get home. Yet at the same time, you may feel concerned about whether your child is responsible enough to keep the house key safe. Again, with the increase in residential break-ins, leaving your front doors unlocked to allow your kids access when they get home gives room for opportunity burglary. Issuing your child with a house key is clearly a very difficult decision to make. This article points out some key considerations to help you make this crucial decision.

Is your child old enough to say home alone?

While age is an important factor in growth and maturity, the decision to give your child a house key shouldn’t be guided by age only. There are more factors to take into consideration. Canada Safety Council (CSC) stipulates that legally, a child below the age of 12 cannot be left alone at home unsupervised. And even when your child is 12 years, home alone shouldn’t mean four-plus hours of solitude.

This said, your child can be 12 years but unprepared to handle the house keys. Paying attention to other indicators of maturity will help you decide if this is the right time. For example, does your child do their homework independently? Can they follow simple directions in the house? Are they constantly losing things? Combining your instinct as a parent with such indicators will help you decide whether this is the right time to issue your child with their copy of key, or whether you should wait a little longer.

Is Your Child Prepared?

You can’t wake up one morning and hand over some set of keys to your child. No matter how mature your child is, they still need preparation. To start with, just in case of an emergency , you need to ensure that your child has your full details. Details such as your phone number, contacts of your workplace and contacts of other close family members. Additionally, can your child do simple things such as heating food in the microwave? Does your child know a few basic first aid procedures? Before giving your child a house key, you must be sure they are prepared to stay alone in the house. Once you’ve ascertained that your child is ready to have their key, practice locking and unlocking the door until it’s a breeze for them.

Frequency of time spent home alone

You also need to consider whether your child will need to unlock the door every day or just occasionally when you’re out running an errand. If it’s an everyday thing, you need to minimize the chances of losing the key by securing it with a lanyard that can either be worn around their neck or attached on their backpack. On this note, for security reasons, never opt for key hideaways. Most burglars do their homework before breaking in, so if you keep the key under a doormat, you’ll be comprising the security of your home. If you don’t want your child walking around with latched keys or a lanyard hanging on their neck, opt for keyless entries such as smart locks (these make safer options).

When deciding on whether it’s the right time to give your child their set of keys, consider the law, your child’s maturity, their preparedness, and frequency of time spent home alone. Start slowly by leaving your child for say 20 minutes, and gradually extend the time. For more information Winnipeg residential locksmith services , please feel free to get in touch with LocksmithMAN right away!

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Forbidden Territory: Childproofing Your Home

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:45:00 GMT

Household accidents are one of the top reasons kids under 3 years land in the E.R. each year. Babies are born with a raw curiosity which is why right from when they start to crawl (about 8 months), keeping them safe becomes a paramount issue for every parent. For the sake of your child’s security, you need to childproof your home. Keep reading and learn how to childproof your home.

Medicine and other potentially household products should be kept under key and lock

In their curiosity, children will ingest anything in sight. You must store all prescriptions and non-prescriptions out of your children’s reach and sight. Even the seemingly harmless items such as mouthwash can have detrimental effects when ingested in large quantities . Store anything that could potentially pose harm to your child in a locked cabinet. Ensure that your cabinets stay under key and lock at all times. If your cabinet doesn’t have a latch, have one installed. Alternatively, ask a locksmith to install some keyless locks. Keep in mind, just because your cabinets are high up doesn’t mean your child can’t get to them. Your child could easily climb on the table, stool, or the countertop just to access the cabinet.

Toilet locks

Toilets infinitely amuse toddlers. Kids view them as water play features and so at any given chance, don’t be surprised if you find your toddler in the toilet. Toddlers could easily drown in the toilet and besides, it’s plain gross when your child decides to go right into the toilet. ewwww! To baby-proof your toilet, you could simply keep the bathroom door locked but what if you forget to close the bathroom it? You’ll be lucky if you don’t find the toilet packed with toilet paper and stuffed animals and oops! Even your iPhone could go right into the toilet!. Locking the bathroom door is important since you most likely have other off-the limit stuff in the bathroom such as detergents, but the safest way to childproof your toilet is to ask your locksmith to install a toilet lock.

Doors

If your child locks themselves in the house or whichever room of the house, panic ensues and it’s understandable why. Smaller children may not know how to follow instructions on how to unlock the door. To prevent your child from opening doors or getting locked in a room, install safety door knob covers. When purchasing door knob covers, go for polypropylene fiber material since its usually non-toxic, odorless, and non-polluting. Those with strong snaps and double protection also make a great choice since they are harder to remove.

Extra tips to child-proof your home

Never tell your children that medicine tastes like candy.
Teach your child about medicine safety.
Do not put cleaning products in old juice/soda bottles or any containers once used for food.
Set up rules to not play with the locks.

Complete child-proofing of your house requires you to get to a kids-view by getting down on your hands and knees, then checking around on what could be dangerous. If you haven’t child-proofed all your rooms, always ensure the doors remain shut to limit access.

Remember, whether you have a toddler, a baby, or a school-age child, your home can either be a safe place for them to explore or one full of hazards. If your child accidentally gets locked in the house, call for emergency locksmith service at LocksmithMAN today!

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Protecting your Property is our Priority

alex@luminousvisuals.ca (Alexander Samuel) — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:29:39 GMT

Few things are as important as your personal security. This goes beyond your front door, and effects every element of your life. Discover the key factors for ensuring a safe life for you and your family.

Having a blog on your website is a way to increase engagement with your website visitors. Once you get the hang of it, blogging can also be a productive break from your regular routine.Here are the top 4 reasons for having a blog on your website. There are, of course, many more reasons why blogging is great. We’re just saving those for an upcoming blog...

1. Blogs Help Drive Traffic to Your Site.

Regardless of what your site is all about, you surely want people to visit it. After all, that’s why you spent so much time building it. When you enrich your site with a blog, you add additional dimension to the blog, a place that you can update regularly and keep in contact with your visitors. Having a blog also increases the number of indexed pages in your site. Every blog you add brings another indexed page to the site. The more pages you have, the more opportunities there are that your website will show up in search engines.

2. Blogs Help Convert Traffic Into Leads.

If you convince people that they need your product or service through your blog, you’ll be transforming that fantastic traffic you brought (see above) into potential customers. You could use your blog to promote webinars, distribute ebooks & white papers or invite people to answer a survey. At the end of the day, your blog can ensure that visitors get value for their visit.

3. You Establish Authority.

When people read what you’ve written, they gain confidence in you and your product. You may be able to answer pressing questions about your product or ease worries that are related to your industry. Regardless of what you convey in your blog, if you do it in a professional manner, you’ll increase your customers’ respect and trust.

4. Good In the Long Run.

Writing a blog today is an easy way of investing in your future. Because nothing looks as good as a successful blog that has been operating for several months or years. Your blog is going to there to stay, so while you may be eagerly awaiting comments related to your most recent blog, your next potential customer may actually be wooed by reading a blog you wrote three months previously.

No, Not All Locks Are Created Equal

alex@luminousvisuals.ca (Alexander Samuel) — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:29:39 GMT

You may think that all locks are the same, but they aren’t. And no one knows this better than professional burglars. That’s why making sure you choose only high quality locks to protect your personal items is of utmost importance. Having a blog on your website is a way to increase engagement with your website visitors. Once you get the hang of it, blogging can also be a productive break from your regular routine.Here are the top 4 reasons for having a blog on your website. There are, of course, many more reasons why blogging is great. We’re just saving those for an upcoming blog...

1. Blogs Help Drive Traffic to Your Site.

2. Blogs Help Convert Traffic Into Leads.

3. You Establish Authority.

4. Good In the Long Run.

Security Checklist for New Business Owners

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:45:00 GMT

When the security of your business is compromised, financial costs aren’t the only thing to worry about. Safety issues will affect your business’s reputation, your customers, and employees. Yet, as a new business owner, you want to keep losses to the minimum, appeal to your customers, and have employees that feel at home in their workspaces. As security issues continue evolving, so do the options for protecting your business. Winnipeg commercial locksmith sheds light on the most important aspects of security for new businesses.

Start with Employees

In regards to security, incorporating a culture of security in your employees will go a long way as far as the safety of your new business is concerned. Security culture is what happens your employees are left to their own devices. Do they know how to respond when they spot suspicious activities in the office building? Have you laid down security procedures and the expected response? Part of creating a security culture in your office includes creating a culture of trust so you’re your workers can speak up when there are have any security concerns.

Remember to also train your employees on electronic crimes. Enforce network security by using strong passwords, strict handling of electronic information, and tight privacy measures. All printed materials containing business information should also be destroyed after use.

It is important to thoroughly screen your employees before hiring. Outsourced companies that access your business information should also be cleared before entering a contract. Remember to check your outgoing employees. They should return any keys and other business property.

Secure Doors and Entry Points

Keep your facility safe by locking doors and windows that are not in use during the day. At night, ensure that all entry points are safely locked. To avoid the hustle of carrying different keys, step up your security with a keyless entry system. This way, you can also track movements in and out of the business premise. It will also help to add security cameras, motion detectors, and adequate lighting around the compound. These measures not only help detect crime but also deter security breaches. Further, camera feeds can help you in the case of insurance claims.

Watchdogs

Talk to business owners in the neighborhood so that you understand common threats . You can join forces and handle some issues as a community. You might also engage a security firm to respond to break-ins as they arise. Further, consider having a security guard on the premise for a high-risk business.

Routine Property Checks

Security checks must be an ongoing process. Sometimes door locks break, lights get damaged, thickets overgrow, and cameras stop working. Maintain your property and fix any problems that risk your business security. Always ensure that all your door locks are working properly, fix any broken lights and make sure your office compound is free of long grass and bushes.

Extra Security for Valuables

Some valuables such as computers, cash boxes, sensitive documents or cheques should be given extra attention. Use a fireproof combination safe to secure them. You should also restrict the number of people who access such places even during business hours. If having some of these items around the business is too risky, consider using third-party storage such as banks.

Are you concerned with the physical and electronic security of your new business? The above checklist should guide you to handle common threats.

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Commercial Door lock Maintenance and Care

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:45:00 GMT

Key in, turn, pull door, slam door, turn the key again, key out. This is probably one of the most repetitive action we do every day, especially so in a commercial set up. At one point, a repetitive action becomes so accustomed to our nature, that it starts becoming more of a reflex reaction. The disadvantage of this is, a reflex reaction is more of involuntary. At one time you may insert the key wrongly, or turn it a little too far. Other times, you may slam the door a little too hard as you rush to a meeting two floors above. Eventually, your door locks suffer considerable wear and tear, which in turn, compromises its performance. There are ways to maintain and care for your commercial door locks, and we’ll show you how.

Cleaning locks regularly is a door lock best maintenance practice. New door locks are sufficiently lubricated. However, over time, dirt and dust collect over the lubrication on the locks. This compromises the ease of movement of the levers and turn wheels inside. As a result, the lock gets jammed. A simple way to remove accumulated debris would be to insert a thin wire into the lock and dislodge any debris. You can also use a damp cloth to wipe off the grime. Cleaning the locks should be followed by applying lubrication around the keyhole and the latch. We advise using silicone lubricants and any other non-petroleum-based lubricants. Petroleum-based ones tend to attract dirt faster.

As you clean and lubricate, you should be on the lookout for worn out locks. For a good use of your time and cash, you can make it a habit to conduct an annual audit of the state of all locks in the building so that when you hire Winnipeg commercial locksmiths , they’ll replace all the worn-out locks at one instance.

Replacing keys is a mandatory maintenance practice when dealing with commercial doors. Locks come with x number of keys for two reasons. First, keys are small which makes them easy to misplace. Second, keys normally have a shorter lifespan compared to the lock. They, therefore, need replacement after a couple of years. If you do not have a spare key, have two made from your local hardware store.

You should also check the door alignment regularly. A lock will only work well if all its parts, including the entire door, are correctly aligned. The occasional banging that doors endure may loosen up a screw or misalign the latch. To minimize the chance of lock malfunction, contact professional locksmiths so they can set up the correct door swing.

Many people report broken keys and springs during winter. In the instance your door lock freezes up, refrain from jamming the key in. Instead, use lock de-icer. You can always buy a commercial lock de-icer from your local store. If you don’t have a deicer, put some water to boil and dip your key in. Wait until it gets hot enough then use a pair of mittens or tongs to insert the key into the frozen key-hole. Be keen to place the hotkey in gently, progressively inserting it as the ice melts. Locks require professional attention, more so in a commercial setup.

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The Current Challenges of Biometric Access Control

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 12:40:00 GMT

Technology opened up doors to new possibilities across different fields. Today, security experts employ some of the most sophisticated technology to offer state of the art security services. Until two decades ago, the best home and commercial security locking systems employed deadbolt and pin mechanism to provide security. Innovation has since introduced biometric technology to both residential and commercial locks.

Biometric locks rely on human-specific features such as fingerprints, facial, iris, palm veins and voice recognition for access control. Higher-level biometric access control use features such as the human ear, heart rate and some even, DNA. Biometric locks offer superiority over conventional locks. Such include enhanced access control and better maintenance. Even more, you can even set up an emergency locksmith service through remote access.

Biometric access control has its shortcomings. Unlike conventional locks which use key and pin mechanism to grant access, biometric locks rely on physical traits. Iris, fingerprints, palm veins, voice, and facial features are unique to each person. This uniqueness proves advantageous when offering an advanced level of access control, but it also works against it. Physical traits used by biometric locks are unchangeable. This, in turn, poses a challenge in key management. For instance, a major departmental reshuffle in a commercial setup requires the institution to re-capture the biometric data of all personnel and re-assign it with new clearance levels. A process that is both time consuming and expensive when you compare it to the simpler key-swap management strategy.

Biometric access control also faces the constant threat of breach. You see, the biometric data that such locks rely on needs to be stored in a server, under the custody of the institution, or a specific organization tasked with managing it. Such data when stored in a physical server can easily be stolen. Biometric data in cloud servers are also known to be breached by hackers who need access to your home or commercial premises. Breach of such data jeopardizes the entire biometric lock system.

Biometric locks, as sophisticated as they are, are still far from perfect. The biometric sensors are known to give two types of errors when they age; false acceptance rate (FAR) and false rejection rate (FRR). The former occurs when the biometric lock accepts biometric input from an unauthorized person while the latter occurs when it rejects biometric input from an authorized person.

Additionally, biometric access control faces threat from electromagnetic pulse (EMP). It is a surge of a wave that cuts the electric and magnetic power of different machines in its wave blast range. An unauthorized person can gain access to your home or office by simply releasing such a blast from an EMP. This renders the access control feature of the biometric lock obsolete, and the door simply swings open.

Persons with physical disabilities may find themselves unable to use a biometric access-controlled environment. The visually impaired may not have the option to use iris recognition while those who have lost limbs may be unable to use fingerprint authentication. Regardless of this shortcoming, biometric systems offer various options of identifications so those who are visually impaired may for instance use fingerprints as a way of identification.

Despite the shortcomings, biometric access control systems are still the most trusted lock systems today. Why? Compared to conventional locks, chances of a successful breach are very minimal when using biometric systems. With time, innovation shall address the challenges and offer a better biometric access control experience.

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Do You Know Where Your Master Key Is?

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:45:00 GMT

Mica is a survivor of a house fire. She and her two kids escaped the flaming jaws of death through her backdoor. However, her backdoor is always locked for security reasons. Luckily, she always keeps her master key somewhere easily accessible. In the middle of the highly stressful situation, her master key came to the rescue and granted her an escape route to her backyard. This is a clear illustration of why it’s necessary to have a master key close by.

A master key is a cleverly designed key used to grant access to different types of locks. Its design is based on the fact that all types of locks, however different they look, are made from fairly similar concepts. In a nutshell, the notches of a master key are designed to be slightly adjustable in order to align with the pins on different types of locks.

Such keys come in handy especially when one loses the primary key. As a fact, losing keys is something most people can relate with. In fact, to deal with key loss, most people, dedicate a bowl or a hook to place their keys after use as a way to prevent key loss. However, no matter how careful you are, it helps to leave room for the possibility that you can lose your keys, especially if you have children. Knowing where your master key is comes in handy in times of an emergency.

Due to the security threat that master keys pose, you must be wary of where you keep yours. You shouldn’t keep the master key together with the rest because in the event you lose your bunch of keys, you’ll end up losing the master key as well. Instead, treat your master key as you would a spare key and find a unique spot that you can reach at any given time. Areas such as under the doormat, under a fake rock, on the letterbox, flower pot or the power meter are obvious, even for burglars. We can thank movies for that. Instead, opt for the least expected place. An outdoor grill, inside a rain gutter (cleverly positioned away from the flow of water), or under a fake sprinkler head make some of the best places to hide your master key.

Alternatively, you can choose to hide the keys in plain sight by using a key party. Take a simple bowl or jar and fill it with dummy keys. Attach different colored ribbons onto the keys such that only you and your family know which ribbon is attached to the master key. Place the key party somewhere easily accessible from both inside and outside the house, such as a window with blinders.

You can also opt to invest in a more permanent solution; a key safe . It is a small but highly robust safe that is normally mounted on the wall. The master key is stored inside and the only way to open the safe is by keying in the right pin — It’s pretty similar to how the screen lock on your phone works.

Now, here is a question: do you know where your master key is? If so, is it safe? How easily accessible is it? If you are not using the key safe, we advise you to take turns rotating the clever hiding spots at least on a bi-weekly basis. In the event, you’ve lost your keys and you don’t know where your master key is, contact LocksmithMAN for an emergency locksmith service , right away!

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Exit Devices and Their Importance in Your Business

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:30:00 GMT

In the early 1900s, a series of disasters led to loss of life for hundreds of persons trapped inside buildings with no easy way out. This caused authorities to enforce implementation of exit devices on public doors.

What are exit devices?

They go by different names; exit device, panic device, push bar or a crash bar. These devices are installed on the surface of a door. They provide easy access out of a room for persons inside a public or commercial building, while keeping the doors locked for persons outside.

How do they look like?

Different manufactures design their exit devices differently. The most common designs include the cross bar design and the touch bar design. The cross bar design has a bar that extends from the latches while the touch bar comes with a push-pad installed above the surface of the door itself. Despite their differences in designs, they all work the same.

How do they work?

When a person walks through the door into a commercial building, the latch on the door lock automatically shuts the door, restricting access from outside to anyone without a key. To get out of the building, a person simply needs to push the exit device to release the latch, then the door swings open.

How do they work?

There are four basic types of exit devices; rim, mortise, surface vertical rods, and concealed exit devices. Rim exit devices are mounted on the surface of the interior side of the door. They could either have a cross or touch bar design which both work by a simple push to release the latch. Contractors recommend them on single doors.

Mortise exit devices are similar to rim ones, except for the fact that in this design, the latch is mounted inside the locking mechanism of the door. Surface vertical rods are designed for double doors. The vertical structure allows for double doors to be open and shut independently.

Concealed exit devices are just vertical rods but with two latches, one at the top and one at the bottom of the door. Both latches are released by a single push of the touch or cross bar. A Winnipeg commercial locksmith is able to audit your doors and recommend the right type of exit device to use.

How do they work?

Safety

A hazard inside your commercial building may cause panic. Exit devices come in handy by providing a hands-free solution to opening the doors. The term “crash bar” puts the idea into perspective. Even if a person crashes into the door during the panic exit, the impact on the touch or cross bar releases the latch, swinging the door open almost immediately.

Saves Life

The simple push to open mechanism used in exit devices greatly reduces the chances of a stampede by providing fast and easy access even in a chaotic situation. In the end, lives are saved.

Easy Access

Exit devices provide easy access out of an emergency situation. Anyone, including kids and persons with limited mobility such as those using wheelchairs can easily reach the bar and push open the door.

The Law

As a business owner, you have the responsibility of ensuring safety for your employees as well as customers. Exit devices save you and your business from lawsuits in the event of an emergency situation.

Exit devices are not only a necessity, but also a wise investment for your business as far as safety is concerned.

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What is the Best Lock for The Front Door?

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:45:00 GMT

Most burglars, before breaking in, will casually knock on the front door to confirm if someone is in. This explains why most burglars access the house through the front door more than any other place. To enhance the security of your home, you need to choose an appropriate lock for your front door. This article takes you through the best locks for front doors.

Deadbolts

Generally, most residential locksmiths prefer deadbolts. Reason being, deadbolts manufactures place priority on functionality over anything else. A front door lock is meant to be the most sophisticated lock in your home, and deadbolts provide exactly that. Homeowners get to choose their preferred type of deadbolts from the three available designs:

Single-cylinder deadbolts

These come with one key cylinder, which is installed on the exterior side of the door. The only way to gain access to a home through the front door is by having the right key. The interior side of a single-cylinder deadbolt is operated using a thumb turn. This, however, gives the single-cylinder deadbolt one disadvantage. Should there be a window right next to the door, a burglar can gain access to your house by breaking the window and reaching the thumb turn.

Double-cylinder deadbolts

These have a key cylinder on either side of the door which eliminates the vulnerability of single-cylinder deadbolts. It however, also means that you have to use a key to open the door even when you are on the inside. This can be disadvantageous during emergencies such as a fire.

Lockable thumb turn deadbolts

This is a hybrid between a single-cylinder and a double cylinder deadbolt. It operates just as the single-cylinder deadbolt does, only this time, a key can be used to lock the thumb turn. With this type, access to the thumb turn without the key on the cylinder will not grant one access to the house.

Handle sets

These types of locks are recommended for the front door because of their functionality. They come with a keyed opening and a handle fixed on the exterior side of the door. The interior side of the lock is designed to function as a knobbed lock, which you turn to either open or lock the door. It offers more security than a knobbed lock as it uses deadbolts in place of spring bolts.

Handle sets

This is a special type of deadbolt lock which is designed to be installed with minimum invasion on the door structure. They can be mounted on the surface of the door and still grant maximum security. A keyed opening is provided together with a hardened rim cylinder. The deadbolt on this type of lock interlocks with a jamb bracket, which prevents access to the house without the proper key.

Electronic locks

Technological advancements have provided electronic locks which complement the traditional key structure with a keypad or card system to grant access to the house. While a card system works best for interior doors, a keypad system is the better option for front doors. Keypad electronic locks are designed in such a manner that access is denied even when the keypad is damaged. A key has to be used to grant access if the keypad is not functional.

For more information on Winnipeg residential locksmith service, don’t hesitate to contact LocksmithMAN right away!

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Key Management Systems: All You Need to Know

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:45:00 GMT

Their main purpose of restricting certain areas from unauthorized access, is what makes keys a security concern. Because of their small size, keys are easily misplaced, stolen and even duplicated without the owner’s knowledge. While it may be simple to take care of a bunch of household keys, it is an entirely different scenario for the commercial world.

Keys in the commercial space are meant to grant access to certain rooms, departments, entire floors, machinery, company automobiles, and other company assets usually in constant threat to unauthorized access. Large companies with hundreds, perhaps thousands of employees, need to constantly control which keys are given to who. This is best done using a key management system.

What is a key management system?

It refers to a controlled environment in which a company issues keys to its commercial premises, controls access to the said keys and keeps a record of when the keys are used, by whom the keys were used and when the keys are returned to the holding environment. Key management systems are highly sophisticated and are best developed and installed by a Winnipeg commercial locksmith.

Why invest in a key management system?

Most companies want to have full control of access to their facility. They want to control which personnel has access to which office, department or which floors. They also want to keep certain areas only accessible by personnel of a certain rank or management level. This could be to improve on functionality, to protect sensitive information and to account for every action taken by its personnel.

However, a company with even a couple hundred employees may find it hard tracking each and every key they issue. A key management system gives a company full control of how to issue, handle and even rotate keys in times of reshuffling or hiring and firing of employees.

Advantages of a key management system

Restricted access

An institution with different departments spread over an entire commercial building will need to grant access to certain areas only to those who are meant to have that access. For instance, access to labs is only meant for that personnel working in the labs. A key management system allows controlled access through key control, job description, management levels or bureaucratic systems.

Accountability

All keys used in an institution are given a unique serial number which helps the key management system identify and manage how the specific key is used. This means that the institution’s security knows who has access to which areas. In case of any inconsistencies, the institution’s security can always refer to the key management system for answers.

Curbs duplication

A key can easily be duplicated to grant unauthorized access to certain persons in a commercial set up. If someone attempts to take the key out of the out of the commercial building for duplication, the serial numbers engraved in each key acts like a barcode, preventing the move.

Facilitates re-keying, rotation, and emergency response

A key management system makes key rotation easy to do due to key tracking. Additionally, the system facilitates faster re-keying process in case the institution decides to adjust their operational structure. In case of emergencies, the key management system may grant access to urgently needed services even when the holder of the key is unavailable. This is of course done through the security officers.

In a world where information is increasingly getting more valuable, a key management system is a necessary investment to protect your firm’s resources.

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When Your Car Keys Break Inside the Lock: What to Do

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:45:00 GMT

Car keys are designed to serve any user for roughly the same lifetime the car is in use. However, like any other movable tools, car keys are susceptible to breaking. That is why most vehicle manufacturers always provide two sets of keys for every car. What should you do when your car keys break at the worst possible time? You could be rushing to work in the wee hours of the morning and the car key snaps just as you turn it inside the door lock. They can also break inside the ignition, leaving you completely stranded. We take you through what to do when your car keys break inside the lock.

Assess the nature of the key break

This is important as its implication guides you on what steps to take next. A car key that broke off inside the lock on the door keeps you from either locking or unlocking the car. A car key that broke inside the ignition keeps you from using the car entirely. You then need to decide if you can take out the broken piece of key from the car lock.

Here is a quick process to follow…

Get the right tools

A car key broken inside the door lock or the ignition lock needs the right set of tools including a small flathead screwdriver, a pair of pliers, a proper lubricant and a magnet. For lubrication , you can use either a powder lubricant or a spray dispensing liquid.

Removing a broken car key that sticks out of the lock

If the car key broke in a manner that a significant part of it sticks outside the door lock or ignition lock, then you are in luck. You can try to reach the broken piece using your fingertips. If you’re unable to reach the broken piece using your fingers, then a pair of pliers may come in handy. Carefully use the pliers to pinch the end of the broken car key that sticks out, then draw it out like you would a straw from a juice box.

Removing a broken car key that does not stick out of the lock

This one is more tasking. In addition to pliers, you may have to use a big magnet. The magnet should draw the broken car key out of the lock to a significant length that allows you to use a pair of pliers to completely remove it. If you don’t have a magnet at your disposal, apply some lubricant to the lock. Then proceed to insert the flathead screwdriver inside the lock. Be careful not to push the broken key further inside the lock. Once the screwdriver is inside the lock, begin to draw it out while pressing the broken piece of car key against the wall of the lock. The lubrication should ease friction, allowing the broken piece of car key to be drawn out together with the screwdriver.

You clearly need the right tools if you have to DIY extract the key out of the lock. If you don’t have the right tools, instead of trying to force the keys out of the lock (which will only do more damage to the lock) contact an automotive locksmith professional for safe extraction. Remember to make a copy of the second set of car keys after the first breaks off.

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Enhancing Child Car Safety

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:45:00 GMT

As parents, we fret over all manner of choices that tap into the instinct of keeping our children alive, whole, and protected. We will quickly heed to warnings about crib bumpers and lead paints. We will also put locks on cabinets when we have crawling babies. Not to forget, we will go to great lengths to emphasize to the older ones about stranger danger and what they should do when they get lost in public.

Ironically, however, most parents struggle with child car safety. It’s not uncommon to find a car driving down at 65 miles per hour with three or four children all crammed at the back, bouncing around, and clearly unbuckled. A whole lot of parents also drive around holding their babies on the laps. Even for those parents who fasten their kid’s seat belts, in a count of 300 parents, 95% make mistakes. A research published in the Journal of Pediatrics revealed that 86% of parents positioned their newborns in the seat wrongly,77% incorrectly installed the seat, and 69% of babies had a loose harness. In addition, more than a third positioned the retainer clip too low.

Seat belts, car seats, and car boosters

As a parent, it’s important that you educate yourself on the Canadian laws regarding seat belts, car seats and booster seats requirements for children of different ages. By law, there are different requirements for infants, toddlers, and the older children. When shopping for a car, be on the lookout for some safety features. For instance, cars with latches make better purchases than those whose car seats are only secured with a seat belt. A latch secures the car seats with anchors and tethers enhancing your child’s security.

Also, for child increased child safety, cars with rear shoulder belts are a better pick. In most cars, you will find shoulder belts in the front seats and not the rear. Cars with adjustable anchors are the best option when you have kids since they allow you to secure the belt across the chest.

Child Safety Locks

Child safety locks are usually in the rear doors placed in such a way that when the door is closed, they can’t be accessed. Their main use of child locks is to provide safety to the little ones especially when in transit. Child safety locks are generally easy to activate with most of them having a small switch on the edge of the door.

Of course, each car is different. Some cars feature the child lock as a rotary mechanism allowing operation only using a key and others, the driver can activate the lock electronically from the drivers’ position. If you notice any difficulty operating the child lock always invite an automotive locksmith professional to have it repaired or replaced—your child’s safety is one of those things you shouldn’t compromise

Other safety belts, booster seats, and child safety locks, to keep the toddler’s calmer, distract them with interesting toys. Also, make sure that the car has adequate airflow and temperatures— it should neither be too hot nor too cold.

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How to Secure Your Garage

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:45:00 GMT

A garage door is a critical asset to any home. Not just will it render the convenience of entering your house by simply pushing a button, it also enhances your home’s curb appeal. We use the garage on a daily basis to rapidly access or exit our home. The garage door protects the garage from the weather elements, as well as creates a secure area for our personal belongings and vehicles.

The garage is an excellent addition to any home; however, it might be a huge security risk if you aren’t taking the proper safety precautions. Do you know where your emergency release lever is on the garage door? If you do not know you might be placing yourself at-risk for a burglary by leaving the garage door open.

The majority of home burglaries happen on the first floor of a house, and most are made by accessing the property through open garage doors, or side doors that lead into the garage. Pretty much anyone may break into a garage with the proper knowledge. Keeping your house safe is one of your main priorities. Below we list some tips you should follow for suitable garage security.

Cover your Windows

While it may be great to have sunlight streaming into the garage, open windows are invitations for criminals. People easily can peer into your garage to see what belongings are inside. Cover your windows to keep folks from seeing in. Be certain the windows always are locked as it’ll help deter criminals.

Lock your Doors

The side door of the garage should be locked to prevent burglars from getting into the house. Use extra locks on the bottom or top of the door for additional security.

Lock the Vehicle

Leaving the vehicle inside a closed garage might seem safe, yet it is not difficult for thieves to get inside the garage and steal possessions from the automobile. You should remove all valuable belongings from your car and lock it to keep your property safe. Remove your garage door opener from the automobile or hide it well to keep folks from breaking the window and utilizing the clicker to open your garage.

Use Wireless Keypad

One good method of entering the garage is by putting in a wireless keypad. Change the security code of the garage often in order to prevent theft. That code makes it simple for your loved ones to enter the garage and makes it more challenging for criminals to guess the code.

Motion Lights

The majority of thieves run away if lights abruptly turn on as they’re attempting to break into the garage. Motion lights are an excellent way to frighten them off and give your house some extra protection.

Most folks store precious belongings inside their garage, like bicycles, expensive adventure equipment, and additional personal possessions. The garage door that has a faulty security system is an open door to criminals.

Routine inspections may prevent failure in a security system.

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LocksmithMAN Continues to Make More Happy Customers With Its Comprehensive Locksmith Services

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:28:00 GMT

LocksmithMAN, the premium provider of locksmith services in Canada, never stops to fulfill the locksmith needs of their aspiring customers. With their superb years in the business, they already mastered the techniques to bring the best locksmith services for their clients.

LocksmithMAN offers complete locksmith services such as Residential , Commercial, and Automotive as well as Emergency Locksmith services. They always lend their helping hand to ensure that safety and peace of mind of the people. The company is run by an expert team of technicians that specializes in the locksmith services. As a goal-oriented locksmith service provider, they never fail to meet or even exceed their customers’ expectations and standards.

The company appreciates the support and trust that they get from their customers. With that, they continue to serve their locksmith services on a 24/7 basis. Their team understands that clients will need their assistance at any time of the day. With that, they have decided to offer their unlimited service to help their customers escape from worry and fear brought about by locksmith problems.

Aside from the quality of locksmith services, LocksmithMAN also makes customers happy because of their affordable pricing. Customers will never experience financial burden because their services are available in a practical and low cost. Quality locksmith services are not always expensive for them. They believe that their customers deserve to get their premium and friendly services without spending more money.

LocksmithMAN values the safety of their clients. With that, they will immediately provide an action to save their clients. Misplacing keys and being locked in the home, car, or commercial buildings can be quite stressful. Fortunately, people have nothing to fear because LocksmithMAN will be there to back them up with the most innovative and comprehensive locksmith services.

Security is essential for daily living, so LocksmithMAN promises that they will not stop helping people when it comes to their emergency locksmith needs. They have a licensed team of technicians that have excellent knowledge, skills, and training in the locksmith job.

They don’t want to lose the trust and respect of their thousands of clients, so they are careful in doing their work. The excellent reputation that they have today was established because of their hard work. With that, they will never do something that can affect the respect and trust of their customers.

Aside from the affordable and quality locksmith services, LocksmithMAN also takes confidence and pride with the professionalism of their team. Their teamwork is one of the reasons why they have survived the industry. They already treat their team members as their own family. Additionally, their team also aims to create family-like relationships with their customers.

LocksmithMAN specializes in different locksmith services. They also offer the following services:

Rekeying/Lock rekey
Roadside assistance
New lock installation
High-security locks
Lock repair/ troubleshooting
Key duplication

LocksmithMAN treats all of their customers with a similar approach. Every customer is special for them. They check every detail of their locksmith job to make the most of it.

For more information about LocksmithMAN, visit their site at https://www.locksmithman.ca/ or email them at info@locksmithman.ca .

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The Psychology Behind How Burglars Work

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:45:00 GMT

Does your home seem to have some swirling, lingering scents in the air that attracts burglars( figuratively )? What is that little something ″special” that’s making your home so attractive to thieves?

To protect your home from burglars, you first need to understand how their mind works. Interviews from several sociologists reveal that most burglars are opportunists. They love to target homes that allow access without being noticed. Before making a decision on whether or not to attack a home, criminals use these factors: Accessibility, visibility, time and noise.

Accessibility: Generally, burglars want to sneak in and out of a house as quickly as possible. They understand that the longer it takes to get into a house, the higher the chances someone will see them and alert the police. You can use this fact to your advantage by making it difficult for intruders to gain access to your house. A great way of doing this would be to invite a locksmith and have them add an extra door lock at the floor level to reinforce security. According to research, 30% of all thefts are through an unlocked garage, doors or windows. As a homeowner, ensure that you always lock all the entry points at home.

Visibility factor: A neglected house is a target for thieves. Since Burglars want to go in and out unnoticed, neglecting home may be an indication that you’ve travelled. Allowing your grass to grow high, and lagging behind on repairs are all signs of a neglected home. Back doors, broken basement windows, garage doors all provide discreet entrances to your house. Broken Garage doors are particularly attractive to thieves. Other than this, installing security lights in your compound will also ward off thieves. Poorly lit houses at night and those that are surrounded by bushes entice uninvited guests. Especially if the shrubs are high above locks, windows and entrances

Neighbors: Lack of possible witnesses has everything to do with visibility. Turns out that close-knit neighborhoods might play a role in the security of your home. Reports from burglars, listed lack of proximity from other people as a top factor of homes they found attractive. Proximity included inconsistent patterns such as neighbors, traffic, and how often people walk by your home. The more the people present, the higher the chances of a 9-1-1 call. In the mind of a burglar, every person who passes your home could potentially get him caught. So, maintaining a friendly neighborhood is a factor to keeping thieves off your home. Getting to know your neighbors and requesting them to keep an eye when you’re away may deter thieves.

Your furry friend: Burglars also consider the noise factor before picking their target. Barking dogs and home security systems have also been known to keep the bad guys away. As mentioned earlier, noise is a factor when burglars are deciding whether or not to steal from your house.

Burglars never target a home randomly, they calculate and ascertain that their mission will attract no one’s attention. Enhancing your key locks, proper home maintenance and maintaining good relations with neighbors may seem trivial, but will increase your home’s security.

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How to Avoid Getting Your Keys Locked in the Car

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 12:45:00 GMT

Sometimes we become overwhelmed with day-to-day activities, and as human beings, we usually forget the simplest of things, such as locking our keys in our car.

If you’d like to learn some tips which may assist you in the prevention of being locked out of the car, you are advised to spend the next couple of minutes reading the content of this article. Some of these tips definitely will come in handy in keeping your vehicle keys safe.

Make a Habit of Locking your Doors from the Outside

If it’s possible to form the habit of locking your doors from the outside, it’ll become part of your sub-consciousness. It may save you the trouble which might come from forgetting them on the seat or leaving your keys in the ignition.

Keep a Spare Key inside Your Wallet

It’s natural to forget things occasionally. However, if you always keep one spare key inside your purse or wallet, it’ll save you from the humiliation which comes along with locking yourself out of the vehicle.

Connect a Lanyard Keychain to Keys

It’s simpler to notice keys that have long strips. Therefore, it’ll be a good idea to connect your vehicle keys to a lanyard so you’ll have the ability to easily notice them while exiting your automobile.

Attach Keys to a Carabiner

If you cannot get your hands on a lanyard keychain, it’s possible to use a carabiner. It’s is a metal loop utilized in locking keys. It’s possible to hook the loop to your purse strings, jeans, or belt after you attach the keys to your carabiner.

Use a Retractable Leash

So you won’t lose your car keys, it’s possible to attach them to a retractable leash which may be attached to your clothes. With this approach, you’ll be forced to remove your key from the door and ignition anytime your car isn’t being driven. Otherwise, your clothing gets tugged as you move, and reminds you what you have to do to free yourself.

Attach Little Bell to the Car Key

The noise of a bell is going to trigger your attention as you get out of your car. That way, you will not forget the keys inside your car.

Learn How to Roll Down Vehicle Windows

Some older models are available with manual roll-down windows which may softly be rolled down the window slot without having to cause damage to the glass. It may be accomplished with slow movements from the outside.

Always Remain Conscious of Your Vehicle Keys

If none of the above ideas suit your preference, you have to train yourself to always keep the keys within a safe place or inside your pocket before you get out of your car. You will not misplace your keys or forget them inside the ignition if you always are conscious of where the keys are at all times.

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All You Need to Know About Key Fob Replacement

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 12:45:00 GMT

Maybe you’ve locked yourself out of your car, keys nowhere to be seen, lost in the ocean for all you know. Whether you wait to get in with your dealership to replace it, or contact an automotive locksmith professional to save the day right then and there, it’s good to know the basics of the magical invention we call a key fob.

A fob is a small electronic security device with built-in authentication protocols and/or mechanisms. These allow whoever possesses it to enter a secured network or location in order to access data or services. A key fob is designed to be small so that it can be carried around inconspicuously just like a key chain. When we’re talking about a regular fob, it’s typically a separate device, often rectangular, flat, and non-descript. These can allow you to get into work, the gym or through other doors that are electronically locked. When it comes to car key fobs, they tend to be integrated into the key, usually wrapped around the head of it, so you can lock, unlock, start your car, or sound its alarm, all at the push of a button. You may have heard the term “remote keyless entry” or RKS instead.

Key fobs operate like remotes, and are wirelessly programmed specifically to your vehicle, so you can’t access other people’s cars and vis-versa. Whether it’s a brand new or replacement key fob, someone has to program the fob. It’s a fairly simple process, if you know what you’re doing, but if you’ve already purchased a replacement fob, you may want to let the professionals program it for you at the same time.

Sometimes, the buttons on the key fob themselves will stop working. This might be due to a dead fob battery, which is cheap and easy to replace yourself. If replacing the battery doesn’t do the job, your key fob may need new electronics altogether. Ordering them and replacing them DIY is much less expensive, but then comes the hassle of learning to program it yourself too.

If you lose or break the entire key fob, then you’re looking at a complete replacement. The cost of replacing a key fob can vary quite a lot, depending on who’s doing it and what it’s for. Dealerships, including the programming, can go from $200 to $500 depending on the model of car. Typically, automotive locksmiths are less expensive and much quicker to access.

Key fobs can work like magic, if we don’t lose them. Nowadays, dealerships, auto shops, and locksmiths can all repair or replace the key fob for you. You can also order many parts online, or purchase them in store, if you feel like trying your hand at DIY. But because they’re programmed like remotes, you’ll need to read up a bit. You may find that if you’re in a situation that you need to replace a key fob altogether, you’ll probably want to just purchase it and let the professionals handle the programming too.

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What to Do When Your Lock Is Frozen

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 12:45:00 GMT

It’s a winter wonderland: snow falling, mitts and scarves, and frozen locks. The smallest amount of water can completely freeze up a lock, keeping you out of your car or home and stuck in the cold. Let’s operate under the assumption that not everyone carries de-icer on their person at all times, and isn’t in easy reach of a hair dryer. Whether you parked your car outside the garage for a night or made the mistake of getting the car washed just before the temperature crashed, there are easy ways to get back inside or back on the road.

Don’t Use Water or Force!

While warm water seems like the answer, it can actually cause more problems both short and long term. Even if it unlocks your door, the extreme heat damage your lock or its surroundings, including the seals. In addition, the water leftover can cool and freeze, repeating the same problem you thought you were solving. In that same vein, don’t force the door open. Using blunt or miscellaneous sharp objects to try and try it open or break the ice can cause damage to the lock, and even to the point of it no long accepting your keys. This is a costly and unnecessary expense, so forego the DIY if that’s all you have available.

Try Hand Sanitizer

One thing most people carry with them – sometimes even on a keychain – is hand sanitizer. If your bottle lists ethanol, isopropanol or methyl alcohol, as ingredients, then it’s safe to say it won’t freeze. This is because these ingredients in most hand sanitizers have a very low freezing point, so it will remain liquid even when water freezes. Another factor is that it can actually lower the freezing point of water it touches, therefore melting the ice inside your lock in a matter of seconds.

Coat your key in hand sanitizer and gently insert the key into the frozen lock. It may not go far in at first, so feel free to wiggle it a be, but be sure not to force it. Gradually, and if you continue to add hand sanitizer and try again, the ice will melt and you’ll be able to fully insert the key and turn it to unlock your door. Even after it’s unlocked, leave your key in for 30 seconds to a minute, giving the alcohol an opportunity to melt all the inside. This will ensure the lock won’t refreeze anytime soon.

Call a Professional

If you’re stranded without hand sanitizer, find shelter and call a Winnipeg commercial locksmith. Rather than trying to jimmy the lock, and causing further damage to your lock or door, contact someone who is trained and licensed to unlock it for you with minimal to no damage. If the lock has become damaged from being frozen, they’ll also be able to repair it on the spot, saving you an unnecessary trip to the dealership or automotive shop. Nowadays, locksmiths often offer 24/7 service, with incredibly quick response time, and fairly low costs. Especially if you’re out in the middle of nowhere, in extremely cold weather, or can’t find shelter, call someone as soon as possible.

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Benefits of hiring a professional locksmith to open your car

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:45:00 GMT

Imagine being stuck in an unfamiliar neighbourhood, in the middle of the night, you reach for your keys and feel the dreaded empty pocket. Maybe your keys fell out in the car, or maybe you lost them. Even worse, you look up and see your keys dangling from the ignition. You may be surprised to find out that despite the advent of smart keys, people still lock themselves out. So, you’re locked out. Do you call and wake up a friend to drive all the way to get you, just to ferry you to grab your spare? Or call a taxi and pay a pretty penny to cab across town to your dealership? Either way, you’re leaving your car unattended with key in the ignition, just waiting for someone to break the windows or pry open the doors. Maybe neither is an option, and you’re now faced with the complicated, costly, and lengthy process of towing.

If you’re feeling brave, you could try a DIY approach. But one wrong move, and suddenly you’re looking at damage you caused yourself, that won’t be covered by insurance. And if you’re unsuccessful, that’s on top of the cost of a tow truck or cab. Let’s face it, not only are you likely unfamiliar with the parts inside your door, you can’t even see them to try to navigate. Feeling around with a hanger might look easy in the movies, but most cars don’t even have vertical push buttons to unlock the doors anymore. If you use a metal tool, like a “Slim-Jim”, you risk scratching, tearing, or just breaking the surrounding paint, upholstery, or even parts inside the door.

Lo and behold, the key to carrying on with your day: call an automotive locksmith professional.

Automotive locksmiths are exactly what they sound like: they specialize in keys and locks in vehicles. Like most general locksmiths, they can unlock doors and extract broken keys if they snap off in a lock. With the right materials and a couple minutes, they can also reproduce lost or stolen keys, cut they keys and program them to your vehicle. If your key just got stuck or broke off in a lock – whether it was in the ignition, the trunk, or just your car door – they can release the key or extract the remains and they can repair or replace any lock cylinders that may have been damaged. Because they specialize in automobiles, they can also repair, install, alter or completely re-key auto-ignition switches in pretty much any vehicle.

While the cost of the car key replacement depends on the type of key required, auto locksmiths hold some big advantages over your dealership in an auto emergency. Not only are they typically much less expensive than your dealership, they’re just way more convenient. Calling an auto locksmith means 24/7 availability, expedient service, and the biggest pro: they come to you. No panicking your friends and family, no anxiety over an unattended car, and no massive taxi costs. Even better than a tow service, you can be on your way and continue with your evening. So next time you’re in a lockout bind, keep it simple: call an auto locksmith.

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Ways to Keep Your Vehicle from Being Stolen

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 12:45:00 GMT

As you have items stolen from you it’ll feel like a huge violation. That’s because our possessions are usually very personal to us, and oftentimes also hard-earned. It may be extremely challenging when they vanish, especially as it’s something as essential and large as an automobile .

How to Prevent Vehicle Theft

Whether or not you have a high-risk vehicle, the below tips are some of the best preventative steps to take to assist in preventing the theft of your vehicle:

Park it inside the garage – A number of vehicle owners have garages, yet they’re full of other people’s belongings rather than their vehicles. If you do own a garage, clean it out in order for your car, truck, or SUV to be stored inside like it ought to be. If you do not have a garage, you may want to consider investing in one.

Do not leave your possessions in the open in which they easily can be seen – The first thing which will attract an automobile theft is having an item that is valuable inside. Never leave your computer, cash, purse, phone, wallet or anything else that is valuable where it is in plain sight.

Know the locality – As it’ll come to dangerous localities, be careful. If a specific location has a reputation for not being safe, it likely is not a good place to park your vehicle – especially if you want to reduce the odds of it being stolen. Make certain that you park in communities in which it’d be noticed if an automobile was being stolen and could also be reported.

Take care of your vehicle – It may sound unusual, yet according to statistics, burglars actually are deterred by well-maintained cars. The idea is that if an automobile owner cares that much to keep everything in tip-top shape, then they probably have devices installed for the prevention of theft.

Invest in an alarm (or at least a sticker) – It is not necessary for an auto alarm to cost an arm and a leg. They additionally are extremely helpful. Before you buy anything, check the after-car market alarms out. If you do not currently have the ability to afford an auto alarm, at least get a sticker. It may make all the difference in your vehicle being stolen or not.

Lock the doors of your car – A big temptation for auto thieves is an unlocked car. Every time you’re leaving your vehicle, make certain that it’s locked first. That’s an easy way to reduce the opportunities of your vehicle being stolen. If you require assistance with upgrading your locks, call LocksmithMAN today at (204) 430-7730 .

Upgrade your car – If it’s time to replace your vehicle, fortunately it may help with the prevention of theft. That’s because there’s a greater risk for an older vehicle to be stolen. Buying a new automobile can be an easy and fun preventative step.

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LoskmithMAN Strives to Become the Premium Locksmith Winnipeg Agency by Presenting Tailored Solutions

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 20:43:00 GMT

For Immediate Release

Contact: Michail Buhayevsky

Company: LocksmithMAN

Address: 462 Rue Aulneau Winnipeg, Manibota R2H 2V2 Canada

Contact Number: 1-204-430-7730

Email: info@locksmithman.ca

Address: https://www.locksmithman.ca/

LocksmithMAN, a leading locksmith service in Winnipeg now strives to top the list of reliable locksmith provider in the area. To become the top-notch locksmith agency, LocksmithMAN has recently expanded their services to suit the budget for many clients having different requirements and demands. As an emergency locksmith agency in the area, the company also provides Commercial, Residential, and Car Locksmith services.

Even though everyone in Winnipeg might probably be aware of the significance of seeking professional locksmith services, not all understand why having the contact details of a local Winnipeg professional is suggested. In the majority of cases, people will require services offered by locksmiths due to an emergency. From a key which jams inside the lock to locking themselves out, or losing keys, the emergency situations possible are endless. Having the contact information of a locksmith company is the ideal way to guarantee those unforeseeable concerns won’t frustrate people in any way.

Luckily, LocksmithMAN caters to Winnipeg companies and homes experiencing access difficulties with their properties, as well as their cars. A crucial part of their services consists of lockout assistance on roll-up doors, which is a typical security feature on a wide array of business sites. The team from the locksmith company is highly-experienced and trained at different cutting-edge techniques. They are also geared with state-of-the-art devices to maximize their efficiency.

What makes LocksmithMAN different from other locksmith company in Winnipeg is that they make their clients their top priority. The company can help in emergency situations because they are available 24/7. The team of security and locksmith service extends to commercial, residential properties, and vehicles.

“He did a great job fixing our lock. He quickly fixed our lock and then identified why the lock broke in the first place and adjusted our door so that the new lock wouldn’t break as well. He was very professional, and I was very happy with his work. I’d definitely recommend his services,” said Lee McColn, a client of LocksmithMAN.

Another client of LocksmithMAN proved their dependable service. Gene Burwood said, “I needed someone change my lock for me. I stumbled upon this decision to try it out, he showed up at my door in 10 minutes, at low cost. There is no waiting, no appointment necessary, even after hours call him anytime, he will get the job done for you anytime. I give him 5 stars will never have to wait.”

LocksmithMAN’s solutions include offering access to homes, consultations to determining lock or security needs, cutting keys, extracting broken ignition keys, duplicating keys and a lot more. The company is experienced with installing different locking solutions on residential and commercial properties.

According to a representative from the locksmith company, “Winnipeg is a wonderful city, and we are proud to help the local clients at the most reasonable rates. We truly believe that everybody, irrespective of their budget, deserves only the highest standards. That’s why LocksmithMAN only employs the best equipment and most experienced technicians.”

LocksmithMAN is presently looking forward to bridging the gap between demand and supply of locksmith services in the Winnipeg area. They are working diligently to bring their business forward.

About LocksmithMAN:

LocksmithMAN is a reputable locksmith company in Winnipeg. The services they offer include Residential Locksmith Service, Commercial Locksmith Service, Emergency and Car Locksmith Service.

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For more information about LocksmithMAN’s services, call Michail Buhayevsky at 1-204-430-7730 or visit their website at https://www.locksmithman.ca/ .

Types of Aftermarket Electronic Vehicle Keys

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:30:00 GMT

We’re going to go over different types of aftermarket electronic vehicle keys. There are likewise dangers they share, yet it’s always essential to be aware that not all aftermarket electronic car keys are used for the exact same purpose. It’s vital to look for the type of key you require for your purpose. LocksmithMAN can be of assistance to you with this.

Transponder Keys

It’s a physical key that has a chip on the inside of it. This chip frequently is placed underneath the plastic cover which goes over the bow (the section of the key you hold onto to turn your key). If there’s a remote placed on the key’s bow, the transponder chip may also be in the plastic. The key must be inserted into the vehicle’s ignition cylinder. These aren’t the same thing as key-less entry devices. After you’ve bought an aftermarket electronic key with the chips, some kind of transponder key programming must be done.

Key Fobs

It’s easier to discover whether you have to have a key fob replacement or not than it is to figure out if you need a transponder key. Key fobs are used as you have a push button start vehicle. This type of aftermarket electronic key is a complicated mechanism and specific specifications are needed. You must make sure to buy a product which works with your automobile’s model and make. Unbranded aftermarket keys may work, but you must heavily scrutinize them.

Remotes

A car key remote might be separate or a portion of a key fob or key transponder key. Whatever form they actually take, they’re meant to be used from far away. They’re the devices you click to unlock, lock or set a panic alarm off. These are if you simply require a new remote, and do not require a device which starts your vehicle (which does not include new remotes which have the ability to remotely start your vehicle, since these are also key fobs).

Already Programmed

Aftermarket electronic keys for your car sometimes purchased on the internet already come programmed. It’s something that’s almost impossible for a regular individual to detect, since the vehicle it’s going to open is not any place nearby. This makes it possible to program your key. It’ll be a frustrating experience until you stop attempting to use it. Of course, you’ll still be upset and have to program and purchase a new key. At that time, hopefully you will not buy any aftermarket electronic keys that are deriving from a low-quality place.

After the aftermarket electronic key is programmed, you can’t reprogram it. You must make sure that the product you’re buying has not been previously utilized on someone else’s vehicle. It’s easier to check that upon transponder keys, because the key blade may be looked at. If the aftermarket electronic key is cut it more than likely has been programmed.

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5 Keys You May Come Across in Life

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 12:45:00 GMT

When most people are asked to explain what a key is, they’d probably call it ornate, vintage, or something they utilize to open the doors of their house. But most consumers aren’t aware of how many different keys and locking mechanisms the market offers. Although the majority of keys serve generally the same purpose, each one is cut utilizing a different method, with each better suited to different types of locking mechanisms.

Splines

This variant of keys is among the more complex ones, and they oftentimes witness use in gear machinery. These have a metal shaft, around which the outside circumference is sectioned into tiny teeth. The teeth-like structures are what locks a key into a keyway of the related locking mechanisms, offering a user torque as the key is turned.

Tangent keys

Those are typically used in lines of heavy-duty work. These types of keys often are rectangular or shaped like a wedge. One or two recesses are carved into the metal shaft. Tangent members are placed at angles inside the recesses, allowing one edge lock inside the shaft, whereas another one extends just past it. As tangent members are placed, such keys are put into locking mechanisms that are the same shape of the keys, provided there is a likewise amount of negative recesses for accommodating the current tangent members.

Sunk Keys

Such keys see usage in both heavy machinery and automotive work. Sunk keys are a type of key which makes use of a certain metal shape which is inserted inside a locking mechanism or key shaft of precisely the same shape and size. Sunk keys commonly are obtainable as gib-head keys, woodruff keys, rectangular sunk keys, square sunk keys, feather keys, or parallel sunk keys.

Saddle keys

They’re composed of two sections which fit perfectly inside a keyway. For a flat saddle key, the key shaft has a recess that fits into a rectangular and flat member. As the member shaft is inserted into the keyway, the unique shape of the keyway is what will hold the member into place. Within the majority of hollow saddle keys, the shaft is fully smooth and cylindrical, whereby the member itself is rectangular along with a curved and carved-out part that perfectly matches the shaft curve. The owner inserts the cylindrical shaft inside the keyway, and the member will have the ability to slide inside a recessed keyway down the shaft that holds it within its correct place. Most saddle keys have the ability to fall out of keyways with sufficient movement, so they’re oftentimes only used for light-duty tasks.

Round keys

Such keys are common in light-duty work. A tiny recess is drilled inside the cylindrical metal shaft of the round key. It’ll accommodate a protruding round segment. This whole key is placed into the keyway, one that’s sized perfectly to fit the cylindrical shaft yet also offer a pathway for the related protruding section. The key then often is turned to get secured into place within the locking mechanism.

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3 Ways to Secure Your House

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 12:45:00 GMT

Your house ought to be more than simply a place in which you rest at night. It also should be a safe haven from the world outside. As you’re tucked inside, you ought to feel completely secure, protected from any kinds of threats. Developing a sense of security at home starts by addressing these 3 concerns:

Your Home’s Windows and Doors Must Be Secured Against Thieves

Home invaders and burglars typically gain access to houses through windows or doors which aren’t properly secured. As you initially move into your home, you ought to start to take control of your security by replacing any locks on your doors. This way, it’s possible to be certain that you and your loved ones are the only inhabitants with a set of keys to your house.

Each door that leads to the outside ought to be equipped with a deadbolt lock. Even though the locks are more expensive than standard door locks, they’re superior as far as the protection they provide. In the majority of instances, they can’t be picked, providing additional protection against intruders. So long as they’re correctly installed, it’ll be almost impossible for anyone to pry the door open with brute force.

One other thing you should consider is the direction the hinges on the doors face. Ideally, they ought to be found on the insides of the doors instead of on the outside. It’ll make it impossible for burglars to remove them to get entry to your residence.

Sliding glass windows and doors also must be secured. There are different locks in the market which may be used to assist in making those entry points less vulnerable.

Your House Ought to Be Properly Lit with Security in Mind

The majority of home invaders and burglars target poorly lit residences. Bright lights may make it hard to act covertly – particularly as they’re set on a motion detector. The lights come on as anyone walks inside their field of vision. It may be sufficient to frighten someone away if they’re considering entering your house. Best of all, most of the lights are powered by solar energy, which means you do not need to plug them in.

It’s also possible to use lights inside your house to create an illusion that somebody is home even if you’re away. An empty home is a sitting duck for an intruder. In putting your lighting on a timer, it’s possible to assist in keeping the intruders from knowing that you’re away or out of town.

Your House Ought to Be Equipped with An Alarm System

If you want to protect your family and your property, you ought to think about installing an alarm system. Depending upon the system you install, it usually can alert authorities the moment someone attempts to break-in. Also, most alarms will emit a loud sound or display bright lighting, which draws attention to the house and scaring burglars away.

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Oh No, I’m Locked Out of My House Again!

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:45:00 GMT

If you are locked out of your house, there are a variety of simple ways to assist you in getting back in; ones which will not arouse suspicion or produce too much damage within the process. Here, we list some methods of getting back in as you are locked out:

Perform a Door Perimeter Check

As you recognize that you are locked out, begin the process of reentry by strolling around the whole perimeter of your house. Take note of the shape of any exterior windows and doors, and then turn the knobs on every door there is to check whether or not they are unlocked.

If there is exterior access to crawlspace or basement areas, try to also access those.

Just do not break any doors down yet! It isn’t worth the damage.

Shimmy through Unlocked Window

While you are performing the perimeter check, pay attention to the windows. If you are like me, you might attempt to keep them locked all the time. However, within the off chance there was a breezy, mild day and you happened to open the windows, this small overlook might be your saving grace.

Try and open all accessible windows from the outside. Do not break the window. If it does not open, keep on working down the list.

Ask Your Neighbors for Assistance

As you are locked out of your home, it isn’t likely that you will miraculously have an expert lock-picking set inside your pocket. But your neighbors might have one, or they might have the tools needed to get you back into your home, like a small paperclip, crowbar, or ladder.

They also might have a few tips to assist you in breaking back into your house. Listen to their suggestions, and then thank them for their assistance after everything is said and done.

Contact a Locksmith

If none of the above tips get you through the door, it is time to contact a locksmith.

3 Ways to Get Ready For your Next Lock Out

Now that you are back inside your home, it is time to prepare to make sure you do not get locked out again.

Give a Nearby Relative or Neighbor a Copy of the Key

The next time you are at the hardware store, make some additional copies of your house key. Next, give them to those you trust and who live close by.

Hide a Copy of the Key Around the Yard

If you do not have anyone that you trust with a copy of the key, or you want an additional method of backup, hide one of your spare keys in a secure, secret space.

Install Keyless Lock on the Door

These days, key locks are not the only method of securing your home. As a matter of fact, there are several available options for keyless door locks that provide a high degree of security in conjunction with advanced technology. Plus, they aren’t as expensive as you think.

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7 tips to protect your commercial property

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:45:00 GMT

No matter who you are, getting broken into is an awful experience. Businesses are uniquely vulnerable to burglary, with thieves assuming they’re relatively unguarded and full of valuables. Even if it’s not a sales-oriented business, there is the assumption of having computers onsite. Here are some tips to avoid any attempts at thievery:

Closed Circuit Television monitoring system. Installing cameras visibly offers a few advantages in security. First, they are a powerful deterrent, scaring thieves away before they even begin. Second, should the worst happen they can also help with the investigation afterwards. Make sure to install them inside and out, so that you can track any suspicious behaviour from start to finish.
Investing in quality locks on doors and windows is a must. Don’t gamble with this, seek out a Winnipeg commercial locksmith. If breaking in takes more than a few moments, people are likely to give up rather than risk being seen. Having secure locks is the first-line of defense.
Consider upgrading your doors and windows. Lock can only be as secure as the doors and windows they’re on. If it’s easy to break down the door, the locks won’t deter any committed criminals.
Install some lighting. As cliché as it may seem, thieves operate in darkness. If you have motion sensing lights that illuminate anyone approaching the building, the sudden attention and risk of being recognized will often stop the crime right there. This works wonders with the CCTV system.
Consider getting some onsite security. In Manitoba there are some strict rules that professional security personnel have to follow; make sure the company you hire is a trusted one. Having someone who can make the rounds can be extremely valuable. Visible security acts as a deterrent, much like the CCTVs. They can also investigate any suspicious happenings onsite. Lastly, they’re just a lot more flexible than machines will be. There is some element of fallibility with human involvement, but human beings can also think creatively, which can be vital in security.
Regular maintenance. Make sure to upkeep the security features. Having all these measures are all well and good, but it’s equally important to go through and make sure everything is functioning as intended. If there are parts that nearing the end of their lives, better safe than sorry. In some cases, such as locks, get a professional to upgrade them and review them when needed.
You may do everything right, be perfectly prepared, and still fall victim to theft. It helps to have insurance in that case, to minimize your loss. Ideally, you’ll pay into insurance forever and never need it, in which case you’re paying for peace of mind. Either way, it’s an incredibly valuable safety net to make sure you have in place, just in case. You’d have insurance for any other large investment, this is no different.

While you’re covering your security needs, make sure that any attached parking or parkade are brought up to the same standards, to add additional layers of safety!

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The Future of Home Security

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:40:00 GMT

The year 2020 is just two years off. Technology keeps evolving and growing. Everything is attempting to get better and make life a lot easier. The same thing will apply to home security systems. Below we list 3 predictions.

Everything Is Going to Be Connected

A home security system might be linked to things such as all the computers in your house, the television, smart speakers, tablets, phones, and small devices such as iPod. As you are connected, such devices may assist in connecting the home security system, as well as make the proper adjustments and keep track while you are away from home. In addition, everything might be connected to a small robot which runs around your home and watches everything.

In 2 years, analysts predict that we will have 20.4 billion connected things living inside the world, and as much as 12.8 billion of these for households instead of businesses.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Is Going to Monitor — and Fix — Your House

Imagine AI plumbing. Imagine the plumbing develops a leak that triggers a moisture sensor, tracking the failed pipe or coupling that orders a tiny machine loaded with high-tech sealant that closes the leak — and will order another machine to mop up.

The same would apply to home security systems. If something goes wrong with the cameras or alarm, the system would detect the issue, contain it, and repair it all in one day. There isn’t any more wait time. There’d be no need to contact a mechanic to repair anything ever again. The smart home would know what parts would be necessary to make these impossible repairs that it couldn’t do itself. It may have the ability to make the orders on the internet itself. The system even could detect fire and carbon monoxide directly before they start and save endless numbers of lives. Here’s the best part: so much money and time is saved with repairs. The only thing a homeowner might need to do is sit and relax.

360° Cameras

The biggest issue with security cameras is that they only can record in a single location at one time. What if there was a single camera which could record every room inside the house? Drones already can film more than one location at one time, yet it would draw too much attention to itself. It’d be a tiny camera which easily could be concealed in plain sight and film away. A homeowner might put it in one spot then turn it on. There’d be no more need to have more than 20 cameras around the property. There’d only be the same quantity of cameras to match the quantity of rooms inside the home. The footage would be life-like and have sharp high-def quality. The camera would have powerful night vision and clear colors. The sound would also be high-quality. No more muffled sounds and grainy footage to deal with.

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How to Choose a Safe

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:45:00 GMT

Home safes are becoming more and more popular since the recession started. As people realize that some bankers ought to be wearing an orange jumpsuit rather than a pin-striped 3-piece, having a bit of cash-on-hand and protecting belongings at home has started to make a little more sense.

In spite of a broad array of models that have a variety of features, selecting the proper home safe may be a fairly simple process. Since you aren’t just protecting money, but sentimental items and critical documents, choose smartly and consider these 6 important points.

A good safe, in the end, that’s well-concealed and secure is just one piece of a bigger family security plan. Be certain adult members in the family know the location of the safe and that your family members have a well-rehearsed emergency strategy which first and foremost concentrates on personal safety.

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The Truth About Car Keys

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 12:25:00 GMT

There’s a big difference in new copies of worn-out keys and new keys. Give consideration to a printed document. Let us say it’s a dessert recipe. It’s a couple of years old and has a multitude of stains from being splashed with a variety of liquids. Some of the figures are smeared, which makes it impossible to see if it calls for 2 tsp. or 3 Tbsp. of grated lemon peel.

Making a photocopy of a recipe won’t solve this problem. The copy is going to appear to be within a better shape. A fresh, nice piece of paper, no curled-up corners or wrinkles, but you won’t have the ability to read the specified quantity of lemon peel any better than upon the initial recipe.

The same is true for duplicate copies of worn out keys. They appear like brand-new keys and are indeed new keys, yet the critical dimensions aren’t correct. Sometimes, an enterprising key hack is going to try to use a shim or another way to adjust for the worn key while duplicating it. Within some instances, it’s slightly successful, yet still is far from the perfect option. The main reason being that the key doesn’t equally wear from tip to bow. The key’s tip end wears a lot more than it will on the bow end near its shoulder. Thereby, shimming to compensate for the quantity of wear at the tip, is going to overcompensate somewhere else upon the key.

The only proper resolution to the worn key issue is for a locksmith with knowledge and experience to measure the current dimensions of the worn key and then consult the manufacturers published dimensions for that unique keyway. With those details available, the locksmith then can determine what the right dimensions for the key ought to be. At that point, these dimensions are utilized with a code-cutting machine to make a new key that’s cut precisely to manufacturers specs.

The top image is a copy of a worn-out GM key.

The bottom image is a key for the exact same key that was originated upon a code cutting machine to factory specs. Are you able to see the difference?

Code-cutting machines differ from duplicating machines in the same way that typewriters differ from photocopiers. One machine is utilized to generate an original, the other to generate a copy of somewhat less accurate dimensions.

One good practice includes keeping an original key for using in generating duplicates and nothing else. Any time you have to have duplicate keys, you’ll take originals out from their unique place and have duplicates made. Then you place the originals back within their unique place to stay in good shape for the next time you have to have duplicates. This technique offers acceptable results, providing that the duplicating equipment utilized to copy the key is correctly calibrated.

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Biometric Locks

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:45:00 GMT

The dawn of biometrics has made personal ID a lot easier. Biometrics can be defined as the process where specific special characteristics of an individual may be utilized to make a positive ID of that individual.

Security Based upon Fingerprints

No two individuals have the same fingerprints. The design of every fingerprint is unique to that particular person as an individual. Therefore, if the lock and door don’t recognize the fingerprints of an individual trying to gain entry inside your business or home, that person will be blocked from receiving access. Unlike a password lock, there isn’t any possibility that this kind of door may be hacked.

Eliminates Issues of Lost Keys

If you tend to lose keys, this, in fact, might be an expensive habit. The only method of keeping your business or home secure or safe under these types of circumstances would be to choose a complete lock change, which might be very costly, depending upon how many locks inside the building or house need changing because one household member or employee lost her or his keys. The same might be true with a security card. The price of replacing these also can run very high. But, one of the benefits of a biometric fingerprint lock is that nobody may lose a fingerprint. With fingerprint locks, no one is able to gain accessibility unless the lock system is programmed to recognize that unique individual’s fingerprint.

Challenging to Override

Biometric fingerprint lock systems are challenging–if not impossible–to override. Additional kinds of keyless systems–which includes doors which require passwords or key cards–may be hacked by a criminal who’s experienced with this. No one is able to hack a fingerprint system. The fingerprints of the individual trying to gain access to your home or building either match the ones within the system or they do not. If they don’t, the individual won’t be given accessibility.

More Secure Than a Traditional Lock

Another one of the benefits of biometric fingerprint locks is that–unlike traditional locks–they aren’t prone to being copied or picked. Traditional door lock keys may be duplicated, and somebody might burglarize your property, allowing them to steal your possessions, and gain access to sensitive data on your computers. Let us say you have a business–like a dental or medical practice or counseling facility. It might lead to ethical ramifications if your business was ransacked, and your PC was stolen, and the criminal has the ability to hack your files and gain accessibility to your clients’ personal details.

User Friendly

This kind of lock is easy to operate or install. As you program the system, it has the ability to efficiently work without being high cost and high maintenance. If you don’t feel at ease programming and/or installing the equipment, it is possible to ask somebody to help you, though not without a charge.

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Why Your Business Needs an Automatic Door Opener

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 12:45:00 GMT

There are a variety of door accessories and implements out there in the market these days, all of which provide something a bit different in the ways of convenience, security, and safety. One type of door accessory is the automatic door opener.

Automatic door openers are electronic devices that you put in at the upper part of your doors. They’re able to open doors without requiring that human beings do any physical work.

In particular, businesses truly can benefit from having automatic door openers installed upon their doors. “How?” you may ask. Let us talk about it.

They Offer an Air of Professionalism

As it’ll come to attracting clients and customers, public perception is critical. Certainly, you also have to offer a helpful service, yet offering a helpful service out of a shady, dark building will probably get you nowhere.

Essentially, each part of your company’s image matters; from its uniforms, the employees wear, to the look of your parking lot, to your doors.

There isn’t anything wrong with a standard door. However, if you equip the doors with automatic door openers, you’ll show your base of customer that your organization is a bit more upscale and sophisticated. It is just another minor thing which will add up to conveying an essence of professionalism.

They Provide Convenience

For some of us, opening the door is a breeze. However, for other people, opening a door actually can require some physical exertion. It’s especially a fact for the ones who are upon the small side.

Wouldn’t it be best if your customers might stroll through your doorways without exerting any force whatsoever? They might just touch a button and walk through the door without any care in the world.

And not to mention, if you or your workers must carry heavy, large items into the building, it’ll be a lot easier to get access by merely hitting a button.

They Are Preferred

Research is done on virtually everything, and the perception of various doors isn’t any exception. Through research, it has been discovered that most consumers like automatic doors over standard, typical doors.

As a matter of fact, within one survey, 98.9 percent of consumers stated they preferred automatic doors to additional doors.

If you need an advantage in business, you’d be smart to accommodate your customer base as much as you can. In this case, that’d involve installing automatic doors.

Perfect For the Ones Who Have Handicaps

The best reason to put in automatic doors at your place of business includes accommodating individuals suffering with handicaps. It may be almost impossible for some physically handicapped people to open a push door.

It is important that you show your customer base and employees that you care about them by making it as simple as possible for them to conduct business with you. Putting in automatic door openers won’t just make it easier for people with handicaps, but also for everyone else.

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Left My Keys Inside My Car! How Do I Get Back In?

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:45:00 GMT

Don’t become disheartened if you hear the phrase “I left my keys in my vehicle” coming out of your mouth. For some, that might be unfamiliar territory; therefore, it’ll make sense if you’re a little panicked and confused, yet I assure you that there’s a remedy to the problem, and you’ll get back inside your vehicle in no time. Now let us dive into how it’s possible to gain entry back into your vehicle after you leave the keys inside:

Be Certain There Isn’t Any Other Way to Gain Entry inside the Car

More modern cars will probably present motorists with some available alternatives which permit them to remotely unlock their cars to gain accessibility to the key locked inside. Using services like OnStar or Viper gives motorists easy accessibility to their cars should they accidentally lock their keys inside. Those services usually are provided on a subscription basis.

Check If You Have Accessibility to a Set of Spare Keys

All drivers need a set of spare keys for their car. As a matter of act, spare car keys are also beneficial to homeowners, and pretty much anyone who uses keys in some way or another in their day-to-day life. If you have an available spare key, it ought to be fairly easy for you to enter your vehicle and your original set of keys. But, it’s typically unlikely that the majority of motorists will have accessibility to a set of spare car keys in this situation, because the spare car keys often are left inside the car.

Use Some Do-It-Yourself Tricks to Unlock the Car

Motorists may use anything from shoe laces, to professional tools such as Slim Jims and probes. Some of those options may be found close by, whereby other tools may need to be purchased from a hardware store in your area, some of which might not even be close to your present location. If you leave your keys in the car and you’re stranded inside the parking lot of Home Depot, you’re in luck, sort of.

Contact a Professional for Help to Get Back inside Your Vehicle

There are some professionals you can reach out to for assistance in the present situation you find yourself in. Those professionals have the tools and skillset needed to assist you in unlocking the door to your car and get the keys which are locked inside the vehicle. These pros range from police officers to full-service locksmiths, to companies which provide roadside help to its eligible subscribers like AAA roadside assistance.

Enlist the assistance of either a locksmith who is a specialist in car lockouts, or roadside assistance service, or a police officer.

If you’re in the middle of an emergency, you always should phone 9-1-1 for help, particularly if you feel that your life, or somebody else’s life, is in danger.

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Lost My Safe Key and Don’t Have A Spare, What to Do?

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 12:45:00 GMT

A safe holds important documents and valuables in an office or household. It’s vital that you keep the key to your safe in a space you’ll remember and is not easy for somebody to find in case of a burglary. Manufacturers develop safes to resist tampering in case of a break-in. Therefore, if the safe’s key is stolen or if you misplaced it, opening the safe will require either an expensive and difficult procedure or a recall in memory.

Calm down and don’t panic. Sit in a calm place and attempt to recall where you placed the safe’s key. You might’ve hidden the key so well, you simply forgot where it is located.
Ask friends, co-workers, or family members if they’ve seen the key. It is possible that somebody located the key and kept it for you.
Get in touch with the safe’s manufacturer. The manufacturer is going to mail you a duplicate key in order to replace your lost key. You’ll have to provide the serial number and model of the safe when you get in touch with the manufacturer. Usually, manufacturers print the serial number and model of the safe close to the door hinge. Some manufacturers will require a notarized letter in order to demonstrate safe ownership.
Locate a locksmith. Look up online to find an insured and bonded locksmith who has expertise in opening safes. Before you hire a locksmith, check with the BBB about the company’s reputation. A few manufacturers have a list of locksmiths in the area who are authorized to open safes that are manufactured by them.

opening Safes

While opening safes LocksmithMAN’s engineers would look to use manipulation or picking techniques if possible to minimize damage, as well permit as the continuous use of the safe. If it’s necessary to drill your safe, our engineers will adhere to this industry’s Code of Practice (BS7582), as you’d expect, for the repair and reconditioning of used safes.

The most common issues that are experienced with safes which result in a call out for our experience, include:

An under floor safe and lock has seized.
The door in binding or will not close.
The door closes yet the bolts won’t throw.
Something inside of the safe is jamming its operation.
The batteries of the safe are flat.
The electronic lock of the safe locked the user out.
Lost safe combinations or codes.
The safe key is hard to turn.
The key goes into the safe; however, doesn’t turn or just turns so far.
The key won’t go into the safe.
The detachable portion of the safe key is missing or came off inside the safe.
A snapped key or a portion of the key broke off inside the safes lock.
Misplaced or lost keys.
Integral fault inside the safes lock or door.

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5 Signs That I Need Someone to Fix My Doorknob

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 12:45:00 GMT

A doorknob can end up being broken due to several factors. It can be due to some accident or it can be deliberate. Regardless of the cause, it is important that you pay attention to it.

Most homeowners don’t pay attention to lock systems after getting them installed. This increases the security risk of their house. There are various reasons due to which doors and lock systems can get damaged.

Paying attention to doors and lock systems by inspecting them from time to time. The signs that you need to look for to know that the doorknob is broken includes:

Loose Doorknob

Doorknobs get loose over time. They could loosen due to heat or cold. Even though this is normal, they can get detached if you don’t pay attention to them. If the doorknob is not fixed it can increase the risk of break-ins and burglaries.

Key Constantly Turns in the Lock

If the key is constantly turning in the lock, it can be due to improper lock installation. If the lock components are not adjusted properly the key will keep turning in the lock.

The other reason that the key keeps turning in the lock is due to a broken doorknob. If the lock is broken it is advisable to get it replaced immediately.

Intermittent Functioning of Door Latch

Intermittent functioning of a door latch is a common sign of a broken lock. This will result in misalignment of the door latch or improper locking. If the door latch is not aligned properly it will not click into position.

If the door lock is not functioning properly, it is best to call a residential locksmith who will adjust and fix the door latch.

Slow Front Door Locks

Door locks functioning slowly or keys turning slowly in the doorknob are signs of an attempted burglary. Burglars often use brute force to gain access to the house. The burglars will use different tools and objects to weaken the lock system. Most of this is done without leaving any trace.

If you find any signs of a break-in or if the locks have become old, you should get them replaced immediately.

Doorknob Turns but the Lock Bolt Doesn’t Operate

If the lock doesn’t operate properly when the key is turned, it can be due to a broken mechanism. The parts of the lock could be worn and damaged. The lock could also be missing some parts. In such a scenario, you need to get the lock system inspected by a certified locksmith. The locksmith will be able to get the doorknob fixed.

If the doorknob is broken, the problem could be far more serious than you think. It is important that you get it fixed. A trained and experienced locksmith professional will be able to the determine the cause and get the doorknob fixed immediately.

For more signs that you need someone to fix your doorknob contact the emergency professional locksmith services of LocksmithMAN today!

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3 Door Problems That Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:15:00 GMT

Neglecting to pay close attention to the condition of your door locks may have some extremely severe consequences. Our readers have a special place in our hearts, so we want to help you stay away from any unnecessary expenses. Below are the things you ought to be on the lookout for:

Door Handles, Door Knobs, and Loose Door Locks

Door locks have many moving parts; therefore, it’ll go without saying that there are many various components that hold any given lock body together. All of these parts are important to ensuring that the lock smoothly works. If one of those components begin falling apart, the lock won’t work in the proper way.

How will door lock parts become loose and being falling apart? The answer is straightforward and simple. Many parts of door locks loosen up over time and after long periods of use. It’s particularly a fact for locks which are utilized on exterior doors which serve as main egress and ingress points.

Around 58.3 percent of home burglaries are forcible entry, and if the locks on your door are loose, it’ll become a lot easier for thieves to exploit any problems with your door lock. Moreover, having a door lock that is loose potentially can be a fire hazard as it’s being utilized as a fire door lock. A few fire door locks use active latch bolts which assist in keeping fires contained. If the fire door locks you have are worn down and loose, fires are going to spread a lot quicker.

Misaligned Door Locks

As its name implies, a misaligned lock will mean that key parts of a locking mechanism aren’t lined up in such a way that will facilitate the doors main functions. Within the majority of instances, it’ll mean the latch or locking bolt aren’t lining up with the strike plate of the door lock. Usually, a strike plate is affixed to the door jamb and will facilitate the extension of the latch or bolt.

Misaligned latches and deadbolts are common problems with door locks. They’re oftentimes the result of door locks which weren’t installed properly, or door frames and doors which are warping because of climate changes. The problem here is simple to spot. If you have a misaligned door lock, it’ll normally become challenging to work the door. That means that it might not shut and lock the way it ought to, which possibly leaves your office or home exposed.

Broken Key in the Lock

Breaking your key inside the lock may be one of the more challenging problems with door locks. If you never have had to deal with this type of problem, you are in luck. The reason why it’ll become such a challenging issue to deal with is that the broken key in the lock will affect other facets which you now will need to account for. For example, the broken key and process of removing the broken key from the keyway of the lock.

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My Key Is Stuck in My Deadbolt, What Should I Do?

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 12:45:00 GMT

It has been one of those days again. On your way home, you caught every red light, your clothes weren’t ready at your dry cleaners, and now—as you finally arrive home and are waiting to sink into your couch—you cannot get your key out of your front door’s lock. While irritating, it usually isn’t that hard to extract a key that is stuck, as long as nothing gets broken in the lock. The culprit might be simply a loose part of the lock assembly, sharp ridge or burr on a new key, or bend in an old key. Forcing your key may cause it to break off inside the lock; therefore, take a breath and give one of the following fixes a try.

Push the Plug

A keyhole plug inside a pin tumbler lock is merely one portion of a bigger locking cylinder. What is visible to you, the plug’s face, is the tiny circle that surrounds the keyway—and the stuck key. Now, if the plug is loose, it may slightly move inside the cylinder and keep the pin tumblers from aligning, making it hard to unlock the door or take out the key. Push the key in as far as it’ll go and then turn it so that the keyway slot is within the precise position it was in as you inserted your key; it’s the right position for the pin tumblers to align inside the cylinder. With the other hand, utilize the tip of your finger to firmly push on the plug’s face close to the key. The light pressure is going to keep the plug from shifting when you softly twist and pull out the key.

Lubricate Your Lock

If you stabilize the cylinder on the lock of your house does not work, it may not be a loose plug that is the cause of the problem. Imperfect copies and new keys are well-known for hanging on tumbler pins. Spray some lubricant such as WD-40, as it’ll make an excellent help as you attempt to retrieve a key that is stuck in a lock, and the majority of cans are available with a little straw nozzle for getting into crevices as snug as a keyhole. Hold its straw directly above the stuck key and aim it inside the hole. Next, wiggle your key to work it out of your lock. As it is out, use a file to smooth any sharp points or barbs on the key teeth to prevent any future sticking, or ask the key manufacturer to file them down for you.

If you are still stuck after attempting the above fixes, rest assured that you’ve given it your best shot—this task truly is one for the pros. You will have to contact a locksmith to either replace the lock altogether or extract the key.

For more information on what to do if your key gets stuck in your deadbolt, contact LocksmithMAN’s commercial locksmith services in Winnipeg .

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Will My Lock Still Work After A Locksmith Opens It?

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:15:00 GMT

If you are wondering if your lock will still work after a locksmith opens it; the answer to that question is: yes, opening a car or picking a lock doesn’t damage the car or lock. The exception is if a lock is damaged or must be drilled. The lock then will have to be replaced.

Replacing Home Locks

A correctly locked front door is your initial line of defense against burglars in your house. As you arrange for home security, it’s better to be proactive in replacing the locks. Lock replacement is a minor expense which may cost a lot more if it isn’t done before your lock malfunctions. Here is how to keep a close eye on indications that locks must be replaced.

Wear & Tear

A rusted or worn lock is a severe weakness in security. Worn out, old locks are more convenient to break and pick, and they’re more challenging to legitimately open using a key as time passes. If the lock on your door has serious rust, tarnish, or other noticeable indications of wear and tear, it might be time to replace the lock. If the lock is becoming more and more challenging to open with a key, particularly on cool nights, you must immediately replace or fix your lock to avoid a malfunction which might leave you locked outside.

Burglaries

If you’ve experienced a robbery, you have to replace the locks on your door. The force that is involved in a burglary may compromise the integrity of the lock’s mechanics. A damaged lock is going to place you at a greater risk of another burglary, and mechanical failures that occur as a result of the damage may cause a malfunction of the lock which might leave you locked outside. After a burglary, it’s safe to bet that the keys may have fallen into the incorrect hands, so you should replace all of the door locks where the old keys may give someone accessibility to your residence.

Stolen or Lost Keys

For improved security in your house, you should re-key or replace all locks if they’re stolen or lost. Find out which keys were lost and replace those locks in order of security priority. Exterior locks which might give a thief accessibility to your residence should be instantly replaced. After your exterior space is secured, it’s possible to replace inside locks in order of your security priorities.

Brand-New Roommate

If you rent space out in your residence, protect yourself by re-keying or replacing locks each time you change renters. You’ll receive peace of mind with the knowledge that your locks are protected and secure and you will not need to suspect your past renters in the event of a burglary. Even if your last renter turned their key in, you cannot be certain they did not make a backup. They might not even recall having given a duplicate of their key to a friend or neighbor in the past.

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Lost My Car Keys, What Should I Do to Get A Replacement?

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:20:00 GMT

Before anything is able to be done about getting a replacement key, first it must be established precisely what type of key is required. This process is going to assist you in deciding the type of key you have to have:

Get the VIN

Firstly, obtain the VIN number from the engine bay or dashboard of the vehicle that requires a replacement key made. In addition, record the precise model, make, and year of the car. If the VIN is difficult to locate, check the vehicle’s insurance or title paperwork out to figure it out.

If the Vehicle Is Old, Call a Locksmith

Older vehicles, especially the ones designed by non-luxury manufacturers, have the most convenient keys to replace. In some cases, calling the local car locksmith may solve the entire problem. It’ll work for a variety of vehicles, and a locksmith may wind up saving you a ton of money, as compared with a dealership.

If a Modern Vehicle, See If a Locksmith Is Able to Replace It

If your key is more modern, its shape might be too complicated for an area locksmith or the key might have to be programmed to work with a specific car. So long as the programming is digital; not a code laser-etched onto a key, an excellent car locksmith should have the ability to take care of it. Because there’s so much variety among keys, this measure may be easy for some and tricky for others.

Have a Car Dealer Program Your Key if There Aren’t Any Other Options

If your key does have to be programmed, see if a locksmith may program it to work with your vehicle. If they can’t, the next step includes having the locksmith make the key, then have a car dealership program it. The module which has to be programmed may be expensive through the car dealership; therefore, check around on the internet for a more affordable option.

If Your Key Is Complex, Have a Car Dealer Replace It

If none of the options above are viable, it’s likely that the key is more complex for security reasons. The replacement only may be available through a manufacturer and ordering a key might take one or two weeks. If that’s the case, visit the dealership in which the vehicle was purchased and check if either the warranty is going to cover the cost, or if the car dealership will offer a discount to satisfy the customer.

Consider Reliability vs. Price

These days, most vehicles use completely electric keys, and these oftentimes barely resemble a real key. If one of them breaks, and its batteries aren’t dead, ordering a new key is required. Occasionally they’re more affordable to buy online yet going through a car dealership is a more secure option. Some are possible to program yourself, at home. Other ones have to be programmed by an expert.

For more information on getting a replacement for your keys contact the automotive locksmith professional services of LocksmithMAN today!

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Most Frequently Accessed Points in A Break-In

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:30:00 GMT

Burglary : it’s one of those situations most folks assume they won’t ever experience; however, as it does happen it may be a tragic experience. There are so many folks out there, unfortunately, who want to take advantage of property owners who think they are not at risk for a robbery, and it is a lot easier to break into a house than most folks may think. Below we list the ways many burglars access houses:

Front Door

Most people believe a burglar never would be bold enough to merely stroll through the front door; however, it’s one of the more typical points of entry for burglars. Seasoned thieves know precisely where to search for a spare key you have “hidden,” plus, if they know you aren’t home, most burglars simply will kick the front door in or remove it from the hinges. Around 40 percent of successful burglaries involve a forced entry, yet 32 percent of break-ins were completed through unlocked doors.

It’s common for people to forget to lock the doors or have a house key in easy reach of their lock, which makes the front door a typical target for thieves.

Windows

They’re the most delicate entry point in most houses, and most homeowners consider this to be a possible safeguard against thieves. However unfortunately, the noise of broken glass isn’t likely to grab attention from the neighbors; many folks ignore the noise of a window breaking if they just hear it one time. However, sometimes, a thief does not even need to break the window to enter. Most windows are just left unlatched or don’t have solid enough locks to keep a thief out.

In addition, windows are typically shielded by privacy fences or tall vegetation, which assists in giving you privacy yet also offer an easy protection for a burglar to hide behind. Keeping vegetation and shrubs trimmed may remove cover for a would-be thief.

Climbable Tables or Trees

As some vegetation may keep thieves away from the curious eyes of the neighbors, a few plants may offer a thief a path inside your house. Even if you’re diligent about locking up windows upon the lower level of the property, most folks aren’t as careful with windows upstairs – particularly your kids. Taller trees or outdoor tables may offer convenient accessibility to the second level of a home, and access to a bedroom. And keep in mind, all it’ll take is a single unlocked window or door for a thief to enter your house; therefore, be alert to all outside items which might be utilized to gain entry to your home.

Secondary Doors

Even though the front door is one of the more common points of entry for a thief, a burglar will test all possible openings for a way indoors. That includes skylight, garage doors, side doors, and much more. Do not neglect an entryway because you do not use it often, because a burglar will certainly take advantage of all unlocked windows or doors.

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5 Reasons to Rekey Your Locks

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 12:45:00 GMT

Rekeying the locks in your home is one of the cheapest and most effective methods of improving the security in your home. Completely changing out the locks renders any older keys useless; and therefore, gives you new keys and locks. Even if you’re able to account for all old keys to each lock in your home, there are many reasons why you still should rekey your home. The professionals at LocksmithMAN are able to take care of it for you, offering you an improvement in the security of your home. Here, we list 5 reasons you should consider rekeying your locks:

You Have Moved Inside a New House

Whether your house is a brand-new construction, a used house, or rental, you always should have your locks rekeyed. You have no clue who actually has a copy of the key to your home. Even with a new construction, all builders give out keys to subcontractors. It should be a must for a safe home.

You Are Recently Divorced and Are Single Again

No matter what terms you are on with your ex-significant other, spouse, or roommate––it always is best to rekey. Even if you stay on the best of terms with someone, there might be additional keys floating around somewhere that person shared.

Lost Keys

Losing house keys happens, yet also could place your home at-risk, depending upon where the keys were lost. You can certainly get more keys made, yet that does not stop someone who discovered the key from using it when you aren’t there. If you aren’t certain where some of your keys are, it is important to hire a professional locksmith to rekey your house locks so that the old key will no longer work.

Transfer of Home Ownership

Renting a new apartment or purchasing a new home is a thrilling time in life. As you receive the keys to your dwelling the former owner/renter probably still has keys. Getting the locks rekeyed and installing new ones to replace damaged locks ought to be immediately done and before you move anything of value into your new place. If you have a move-in or closing date, it’s possible to schedule the new lock installation and rekey with a locksmith. It will ensure that you enjoy your new place immediately and you do not have to be concerned with other people having keys.

Old Locks

Having a house that has older locks will pose a couple of risks to homeowners as they aren’t as secure as they ought to be and the probability of other people having a key. Old locks may malfunction and place your house at-risk from any attempted break-ins. Homeowners who’ve had their house for a long time run the risk of all of the keys they’ve given to people changing hands and being utilized to gain entry.

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Top 5 Ways to Get Locked Out Your Home

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 12:30:00 GMT

No one plans to get locked out of their home . Getting locked out of your home can be awkward, embarrassing and of course dangerous. This is especially true if you have kids or an elderly person at home.

Are you locked out of your home? Now what?

Spare Keys

It is a good idea to leave a spare key with a neighbor, friend or relative. Giving the key to a person you trust will ensure that you get back into your home easily. You can also consider keeping a spare key in your car or office.

Knowing that you have a spare key can reduce your anxiety. Never underestimate the importance of keeping a spare key.

If you don’t have a spare key to let yourself in, you can call a professional locksmith service. Ensure that you call an accredited locksmith. This ensures that you get the best service at an affordable price.

Keyless Digital Locks

Consider installing keyless digital locks. The locks are convenient and secure. They can be easily installed by a professional locksmith. Smart locks without keys have become a popular option as they prevent a lockout in the future.

A wide range of user codes can be installed on the digital locks. The high-quality security system makes it difficult for intruders to gain access to your home. You no longer have to rely on your key to enter your home.

Change to a Keyless Doorknob

Most people get locked out of their homes when they lock the doorknob from the inside. Changing the front door knob to a keyless doorknob ensures that you are not locked out of your home. You need a key to lock the deadbolt from the outside. This means you never forget a key.

Wall Mounted Key Safe

A wall mounted key safe is a secure place to store an extra set of keys. The coded storage option keeps the key safe from any kind of unauthorized access.

You will be able to access the spare key whenever you are faced with a lockout situation. This can help save you a lot of trouble.

Key Finder

The advanced key finders make it easy to find misplaced keys. The key finder can be activated using an app from your phone.

Never attempt to break into your own home. Most people make the mistake of breaking open a window or a door to gain access to their home. You risk damaging your property and the entire lock system. This can be expensive and time-consuming to fix.

Breaking into your home can invalidate your home insurance and make it difficult to make a claim. It will also make it easier for intruders to gain access to your home through a broken window or door.

If your house keys are lost or stolen, you need to get them replaced immediately. A professional locksmith will be able to install a new set of locks within minutes.

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Protect Your Home by A Thief

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:26:00 GMT

As it’ll come to protecting your belongings and your family, you cannot be too cautious, and there is an abundance of ways to protect your house from burglary or invasion. This post will talk about prevention measures to take both outside and inside your house, and even methods of keeping your residence protected while you are away on vacation. Do not allow your property to fall prey to a robber: make it a waste of his resources and time!

Protecting Your House from the Outside

Stroll around the outside of your house and scout its weaknesses out. The best method of protecting your house from the outside includes surveying it through the eyes of a burglar. If you easily can tell that a window might be pried open, a robber definitely will have the ability to come to that same conclusion.

Construct a fence

If you do not already have one, a fence might be a great way to keep undesired visitors off your private property. Ornamental metal or open chain-link fencing is usually preferable and is perfectly secured into concrete to keep it from lifting. Solid fences may be easier to climb and provide thieves an area to hide, although a few homeowners like them for noise reduction and privacy.

Store Expensive Items Such As Bikes, Cars, and Grills in Your Garage

Although it might seem as if it’s a hassle to roll out your grill for each barbecue, leaving it out will make it an easy target for robbers. They do not even need to enter your house to get it, and if it has wheels it may be easy to sneak away with. If your space only provides street parking, you should always lock your vehicle and make certain that you park within a well-lit space.

Use Curtains on Basement and Garage Windows

Odds are these spaces do not require the sunlight; therefore, put up blinds or curtains for protection and privacy. Storing your outdoor possessions only will do so much good if they constantly are on display!

Install Motion Sensor Lights around the House, Particularly at Entrances

Shine a spotlight upon a possible intruder before he is able to touch your windows or doors by adding additional lights that have motion detectors at entrances and particularly dark corners of your residence. If you live inside an apartment, ask the landlord to install enough lighting in halls and walkways to eliminate dark corners.

Become Familiar With the Neighbors

Crime is usually lower in tight-knit neighborhoods because they’re more likely to look out for one another and easily can spot strangers. The neighbors may be one of your best bets in home crime prevention because they’ll provide an extra set of eyes and an outside viewpoint. Also, if they have a different school or work schedule than yours, they may be around during the daytime when you are away and may alert you to all suspicious activity which might happen in your absence.

For more information on protecting your home by a thief contact the professional locksmithing services of LocksmithMAN today!

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Helpful Tips for Teens with House Keys

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:23:00 GMT

With teens going back to school to begin the new year, most parents are thinking about the possibility of giving them their first key to the house. It’s a big milestone for your teen; however, it is vital that they track them and know the risks of losing their house keys.

There are many tips to assist in preventing your teen from losing her or his house keys. Here are a few of our favorites:

Get a fun keychain which your teen will remember!
Keychains that have a little additional size or weight will serve as a subtle reminder that something may be missing from their purses or bags.
Put a key hook on the wall at home so your teens always have an area to place their keys as they are not using them.
Most backpacks have interior hooks which may be utilized to hold keychains. A retractable keychain means your teen will not need to spend time removing his key to unlock the door in the afternoon.
Lanyard keychains will keep keys around your teen’s neck, so they are less likely to lose them.
If your teen is in the habit of losing her or his keys, try to hide a spare key at home. Keys under the doormat and fake rocks easily are found by anyone; therefore, be creative and be certain your teen knows where to find it.

From time to time, lost keys do happen; therefore, it is just as critical to plan ahead instead of hoping for the best. Speak to your teenager about a “backup strategy” which allows them to know where they should go if they cannot get inside the house. The strategy may be heading to the neighbor’s house, contacting a friend or family member, or even instructions to visit a nearby coffee shop or library to do homework until you arrive home. That way, your teen will not panic when they are locked out, and you will know precisely where to search if they are not home.

Locate a Locksmith

Should you change the locks after you have lost the house keys? In many instances, you should. Take some time to comprehend the nature of your circumstances. Which kind of key did you lose? Is there a budget to consider? All those questions are going to come to bear as you’re thinking about changing the locks, and the answers to those questions are going to shape your choice and home security .

Locksmiths are highly equipped with all the proper tools which may assist you in unlocking the door and getting into your home.
While not free, hiring and finding a locksmith will be affordable and sometimes is the only realistic solution.

If your key becomes lost, it is vital that you change the locks to prevent the probability of someone locating the key and using it to get inside your house. LocksmithMAN offers home lock repair, as well as lost key replacement in Winnipeg.

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Garage Door Safety

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:43:00 GMT

The garage door is the heaviest and largest moving object in any home. Avoid messing with it . According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s NEISS (National Electronic Injury Surveillance System) nationwide data hospital emergency departments treat more than 15,000 injuries each year that result from garage doors.

Ensure your safety with regular maintenance and by following these simple tips.

1. Safety Sensors Need to be Checked

The safety sensors of the garage door opener are attached to the rails. It is on the rails that the garage door rides. This is usually about six inches off the ground. The closing garage door direction is reversed if anyone walks under it.

Check the sensor by pushing the control button. This starts the process of closing the garage door. Before the garage door closes, place an object under the door. The sensor needs to stop the door from closing and ensure that it reverses. If the garage door fails to reverse, you need to get in touch with a garage door opener professional. The technician will inspect the safety sensors and make any repairs or adjustments.

2. Secret Passwords

Many companies, including Craftsman, have garage openers that enable you to set user-specific and one-time codes. This is useful if you have a package to be delivered or if your family is visiting. This ensures access and keeps the passcode of the garage door opener a secret. Apps of new smartphones offer more control. They enable you to remotely open and close the door.

3. Avoid Free Rides

Kids love swinging and riding up the garage door by hanging on its door handle. This needs to be avoided. Garage doors should not be played with and it is important to teach kids about it.

4. Take Care of Your Fingers

Teach children the importance of keeping their hands away from the joints (between panels) of the garage door when it is closing. Nationwide 7,500 injuries of fingers getting caught in the garage door section are reported by NEISS each year. New garage door models come equipped with pinch protection. This reduces the risk of finger and hand injuries.

5. Ensure Children Don’t Access Garage Door Opener Remotes

Transmitters need to be hidden from children. The wall control of the garage door opener needs to be at least five feet from the ground. This ensures children don’t access it.

6. Check the Auto-Reverse

Garage door openers manufactured after 1991 have a reversing mechanism. This feature ensures that the door changes direction if it touches anything in its path. Check the auto-reverse feature by opening the garage door and placing a complete roll of paper towels in the center of the door. Close the garage door by pushing on the button. When the door touches the paper towel, it needs to reverse. If it is not working properly, you need to adjust the downward force of the garage door or call a professional technician to get it fixed.

2. Check the Force

The garage door needs to stop if it is pushed down when it is rising or push up on the bottom of the door when it is lowered. The force settings need to adjusted if it is not working properly.

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The Pros and Cons of Keyless Locks

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 17:29:00 GMT

Both movie villains and movie heroes have used keyless keypads and locks for years to protect their hidden lairs. At one time, a gadget only seen upon the big screen, these keyless systems now are broadly available for average consumers. If your key ring is starting to appear as if it belongs to a janitor, think about changing over to a keyless system.

In recent years, keyless door locks have now become popular among homeowners. Even though these locks originally were created for use in vehicles that have remote entry systems, they’ve also successfully been modified for use in houses.

There are numerous reasons to think about including a keyless door lock within your home. But, there also are some risks related to this kind of system; therefore, it is vital that you consider all of the pros and cons before installing one in your house.

Pros: Keyless locks

No key needed

People prefer keyless locks because they are convenient. The biggest pro is you do not require a key. Many keyless systems have a key cylinder override; therefore, the lock still will work if the battery dies.

Share code to the abode

One main benefit of keyless systems is being able to allow someone in when you are away. If there’s a relative who you want to have the ability to provide the code to at the last minute, it’s possible to offer them the code. If there’s a compromise in code security, it is simple to program a new code within the keyless system.

There isn’t any lost or found

Some parents provide keys to kids as they grow older, but instead currently have the choice to provide them with a code. If they have children attending high school and do not want them to lose their key, many times they will upgrade to a keyless entry.

There isn’t any need to conceal keys outside the house. You do not need to hide the key. You do not have a risk of someone checking underneath your doormat or beneath a planter and discovering the key.

Cons: Keyless locks

Shoulder surfing

The phrase “shoulder surfing” is used to describe someone who looks over your shoulder as you enter the code into your keypad, which may be a serious security risk. They might see your code, memorize it and return.

Wear and tear

You will want to periodically change the code and keep your hands clean to keep buttons from wearing down from constant use. If you do not, you will leave dark marks on the buttons you select. Therefore, there is only X amount of combinations you will need to try to open the lock.

Cost considerations

Price might sway folks from installing keyless locks. They are more expensive to replace and purchase. A regular deadbolt is priced at around $20 – $50, yet a keyless lock is priced from $150 to $250, depending upon brand and quality.

For more information about the pros and cons of keyless locks contact the professional locksmithing services of LocksmithMAN today!

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Top 4 Ways to Get Locked Out of Your Car

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:55:00 GMT

While there are a lot of things that might go wrong when traveling around in your vehicle, locking yourself out will rank close to the top of our list of the worst things which can happen. Unless there’s a spare key available, little can be done once you close the door to your car and realize your keys are still hanging in the ignition. These tips are good to bear in mind as you’re out driving, and they potentially could save you the embarrassment and trouble of locking yourself out of your vehicle.

Leaving Your Keys in the Car: Keep Keys on You

The first thing to remember as you are driving your car is to never leave the car keys inside the car when you get out. Always place them in your purse or pocket, or at least have the keys in hand as you exit. One typical scenario includes setting them down inside the seat then forgetting about them. To avoid that, as you remove the keys from the ignition, you can hold onto them or put them in a safe place, like inside your pocket.

Note: Utilizing a brightly colored keychain also can assist you in keeping track of your car keys. Some additional colorful items you can use to assist you in keeping track of your car keys include brightly colored charms, lanyards, and additional decorative objects.

Only Use the Fob on the Car Key to Lock Your Door: Always Use a Fob to Lock Doors

One other method of avoiding locking your keys inside your vehicle includes only using the fob on the car key to lock the door. It’s easy for keys with a locking mechanism built in. Just be certain that as you go to unlock and lock the automobile door to just use the buttons that are in the key. With this method, you always should have the keys on you, and if not, you will not have the ability to lock your car doors.

Not Replacing Fob Batteries: Replace Batteries inside the Fob

The key fob sometimes may not work as you unlock your car. In such cases, check your key fob battery to ensure that it isn’t dead. If so, it’s just a matter of replacing the battery, which can be purchased at most car part stores.

Not Having a Spare Key: Have a Spare Key Made

One great solution to prevent lockout includes having a spare key made. Depending upon the kind of keys you have will determine how pricey it is. For standard keys that do not have a fob, or RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chip, it is possible to just have a key made at your local hardware store. For a key that has a fob and RFID, you should visit your local car dealership to have a spare key made.

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4 Locks Every Commercial Building Needs

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 12:15:00 GMT

To most doors, locks are the universal counterparts, and due to there being so many different kinds of doors there are several kinds of door locks, and each has different uses. That’s why there are locks which work better in residential settings and other ones which operate better in commercial buildings. Let us take a look at four of the most common kinds of commercial door locks used today.

Cylindrical Lever Locks

They’re widely utilized as commercial door locks. There’s a possibility that you touched one of these locks today without knowing what it was. Cylindrical lever locks aren’t exclusive to commercial structures, but they aren’t typically installed on residential buildings. But, this always can be done at the request of a property manager or homeowner. Such locks are made to cater to increased use. This merely means that commercial doors are more susceptible to high volume traffic than the majority of residential doors.

Mortise Locks

Like the aforementioned cylindrical lever locks, mortise locks are an extremely popular type of commercial door lock because of their reliability and strength. A mortise lock has been used for years and this only lends to its popularity. Apart from its general strength, a mortise lock is better utilized in commercial settings because it stands up well to consistent and constant use. Such locks are perfect for locations with high traffic volumes where the lock is susceptible to lots of use.

Keypad Door Locks

These may be used for apartment buildings and homes, but most keypad door locks are utilized commercially because they possess a unique feature set. Those features make the lock a better solution for commercial buildings that must cater to a good amount of employees without having to sacrifice any element of their security. Within most instances, when you’re talking about commercial door locks, you’ll need to factor in a variety of things to figure out which kind of door lock will work best. Usually, it’s the locks which work best that wind up being the most common types of commercial door locks.

Keypad door locks permit multiple users to have access to the lock, without giving everyone a key. It’ll increase the key control any particular commercial building may have and decreases the odds of anyone getting unauthorized accessibility.

Crash Bars/ Panic Bars

Crash bars, or panic bars, are utilized in a broad variety of commercial settings. Crash bar/ panic bar commercial door locks have been used for quite some time, and their usage originally was popularized in the United Kingdom after it was proven that there was a necessity for them.

Panic bars essentially are supposed to increase the ease of accessibility while leaving a door. About 183 people in 1883, in the United Kingdom, died within the Victoria Hall disaster . There was a stampede that then escalated because the primary exit points were blocked and bolted down. That meant there wasn’t any easy way for folks to exit. It was this situation that pushed Robert Alexander Briggs to develop the original panic bar.

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Interesting Facts About Locksmithing

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Locksmithing is an old practice requiring a trustworthy nature, experience, and skill. Most folks don’t give a lot of thought to their lock repair and locksmith service on a day-to-day basis, yet it is the first place their mind wanders as they break a key or become locked out of their home. Locksmithing is an interesting profession with a bit of entertaining trivia behind it. Let us check out some interesting facts about locks and locksmithing:

Necessary Skill Set

A lock repair expert and locksmith is a real renaissance woman (or man!) who has a skill set which encompasses a number of other professions. Locksmiths must do the duty of a security expert, mechanic, carpenter, and of an engineer to bring you the highest quality products and work.

Ancient Profession

In the world, locksmithing is one of the oldest professions, as locksmiths and their skill set were necessary as early as 4,000 years ago inside Babylon and Egypt. From those Middle East civilizations, key and lock technology spread northward to Rome and Greece then east to China.

Oldest Locks

The oldest locks to have been found, thought to be around 4,000 years old, were dug up inside the ruins of the Khorsabad Palace within Nineveh. On the other hand, the oldest lock that used key dates to about 704 BC and was discovered in Khorsabad, inside the Palace of Sargon ruins.

Modernizing profession

Keys and locks remained pretty much the same for thousands of years before the original major innovation arrived. It was just about 900 AD that the original locks comprised of metals like brass and iron started appearing. Locksmithing took an additional jump forward in the Fourteenth century, as ornate and intricate locks became more popular.

Harry Houdini had a job as a locksmith before becoming a magician

Most folks are familiar with Harry Houdini because of his magic tricks; however, did you know he began as a locksmith? Maybe Houdini’s expertise with locks, as well as knowledge of how locks worked assisted with a few of his illusions.

Locksmith betrayed King Louis XVI

At a young age, Louis XVI had an interest in locks. This intrigue led him to create a friendship with the royal locksmith, Francois Gamain. Gamain taught him about locks, as well as how to build locks from scratch. They stayed friends, even after Louis XVI became France’s king. As the French revolution started, King Louis XVI asked Francois Gamain, who’d been his pal for two decades years by that time, to construct an iron chest that had a specialized lock that would secure his important documents. However, Gamain, who’d secretly joined the revolutionary cause, betrayed King Louis XVI and exposed his chest that had the documents inside. The documents assisted the effort to overthrow King Louis XVI.

Why Choose LocksmithMAN?

At LocksmithMAN in Winnipeg, we encourage our clients to stick with us in case of a lock emergency. For more interesting facts about locksmithing. Contact LocksmithMAN at 1-204-430-7730 . We solve lock problems .

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6 Common Lock Problems and Solutions

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 12:15:00 GMT

Door locks: they’re a part of daily life which we usually do not have to place a lot of thought into. Door locks keep your coworkers/family, property, and possessions secure and safe, so you do not need to be concerned when you leave. Here are 6 common issues regarding locks and solutions to fix them.

Key Broke Inside Door

Oftentimes, broken keys happen as you are low on time and attempting to rush the securing or opening of a lock. One method of avoiding this problem is to stop rushing. Take your time while unlocking or locking the door so that you can not just assist in preventing the key from breaking inside the lock, yet also to ensure that your lock is being properly secured and keeping your property secure.

Key Will not Insert

There are numerous reasons why you may not have the ability to insert the key inside the door lock. First and foremost, ensure that it is the proper key! Check out these organizational tips to keep your keys organized.

Slow Door Locks

Slow door locks are an easy fix. This issue oftentimes happens when grime or dirt has accumulated inside the locks over time. If you want to try the do-it-yourself method, try a controlled and slow insertion of a cotton swab inside the lock to attract all dirt. If that does not work, you will have to lubricate the lock. Avoid using oil! Grease and oil actually can clog the lock and lead to further problems. Always utilize a silicone or graphite spray to lubricate door locks. If you aren’t familiar with locks or do not have the right tools, contact our professional locksmithing service and we will have one of our skilled pros get your lock back into top condition.

Lock Seizures

When you have the ability to get your key inside the lock, yet not turn the key, this means the lock seized up. Again, there are numerous reasons this might happen, yet what is most important is to avoid trying to force it. Forcing a key might result in major lock damages or your key breaking off inside the lock, making matters worse. You may attempt to use silicone or graphite spray to lubricate your lock; however, if that does not work, call in our experts to avoid causing any more problems.

Door Will not Latch

Oftentimes a door will not latch because the door’s latch bolt is not properly aligned with the doorjamb’s strike plate. Repairs might be as easy as making some small latch adjustments or as complicated as fully repositioning your door.

Bolt Is Stuck or Lock Is not Working

You can remove the lock and try to locate the source of the issue, yet more often than not it isn’t even worth attempting to fix. New locks aren’t cheap and LocksmithMAN will have it replaced as efficiently and quickly as possible!

For more information on our professional locksmithing services contact LocksmithMAN at 1-204-430-7730.

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Should You Trust a Deadbolt or Lock from the Hardware Store?

Wed, 30 May 2018 14:48:00 GMT

Homeowners seldom consider the “simple” things, including their door locks. Is it alright for homeowners to place trust in deadbolts and additional locks that can be purchased at the community retailer, such as Lowe’s or Home Depot, or even the hardware store?

Although some people lean toward the belief that just as long as the lock is properly installed and new, it ought to work, but the truth is that a lock that can be bought at the hardware store is a bit more than a door latch as far as community criminals are concerned—even if they’re made by quality brands.

Any locksmith company will let you know that every mass-generated lock found at a hardware shop doesn’t do a satisfactory job of keeping your belongings, your home, and your family members safe.

Giving Criminals your House Keys

Would you ever give a crook your house keys? Not on purpose, anyway. However, if you’re relying upon the locks bought at retailers, you might be doing just that.

Such locks can be referred to as “keyed alike” locks for one reason: they’ll use the exact same key. If there is a shelf inside the retailer that has 19 locks that are waiting for a new house, all of them have something in common: they’ll share the exact same key.

It isn’t a huge stretch to have the exact same key profile in production being used on thousands of easily picked, low-quality locks. It’s a scam for criminals to look through the lock aisle of retailers for a while and buy the same locks as consumers inside the store.

The criminal might even be so bold as to check out behind an unsuspecting consumer then follow them to their house to see where they actually live. Then they simply utilize their key inside your lock to steal from you or put your family members in danger.

Other Issues with Locks from Retailers

However, this isn’t the only issue with locks from retailers. Locksmiths state that the majority of deadbolt locks being manufactured these days sold at hardware stores don’t feature pickguards, which makes slipping a pick into the opening a possibility. From that point, your security and your door may be breached in minutes. Those “smart key” locks also can easily be compromised by the least technology-savvy criminals.

Use a Professional Locksmith

You should be concerned with the security of your property if you have a lock from a big retailer shop; however, you do not need to remain unprotected. An expert residential locksmith either can rekey the lock to foil the crooks or install a quality lock with a special key profile which the bad guys will have a difficult time foiling. The cost you will pay for rekeying or even for a new lock is small, compared to the peace you will obtain in exchange.

Our Selkirk locksmith services are guaranteed and high quality. For more information about our emergency 24/7 locksmith services call LocksmithMAN at 1-204-430-7730 .

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Own a Business in La Salle? You Might Need a Commercial Locksmith

Wed, 23 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT

It is important that you carefully select a locksmith, and as an owner of a business, you always should choose a commercial locksmith service which is able to provide you the expertise and experience your company needs. If you have to have access to your offices and managed to lock yourself out , you need a reliable locksmith service.

Locksmith services are professional services which include servicing, planning, maintaining and installing mechanical and electronic lock systems. Besides that, locksmiths additionally change lock combinations and make keys for many types of locks. Most folks go to a locksmith if they need useful advice regarding the security of their homes and businesses. Some La Salle locksmiths have their own stores while other ones are self-employed. These shops could be stationary or mobile, like a van that’s fixed with the full set of required equipment and stock. Many locksmiths also may offer a service for units which generate locks and any additional security items, which includes safes.

Locksmiths not just offer assistance with emergency lockouts but also can help your company with several specialized and various security services perfect for business owners. Commercial premises oftentimes have to install the highest levels of security systems that safeguard their stock, because they’ll be subject to more risk as staff members sometimes don’t return keys when they leave the business.

Hardware and department stores also may hire commercial locksmiths. Apart from those places of business, large industrial plants and a few government agencies need the services provided by locksmiths on a routine basis.

Some responsibilities to expect from our La Salle locksmith include:

Making immediate repairs on a lock system. Our locksmiths are available on a 24-hour basis via pagers and telephone hotlines.
They run machines, like key coders and key cutters.
They update and compile a registry of codes inside a system. The registry is a confidential and secure document.
They’ll assist you in identifying the accurate lock system for an array of homes and businesses.
They also can maintain a stock of blank keys and any additional materials needed for running a business.

Locksmiths also may have a part of their business, which involves repairing and servicing all types of doors for home and business. These types of doors might involve exit devices, panic bars, and door closer. As there are many self-employed locksmiths, they also must acquire standard business abilities, like the ability to accurately estimate time and material expenses. Besides that, locksmiths have to have the ability to keep a simple inventory system and order stock and materials as needed.

Other skills our La Salle locksmiths hold include:

Understanding and interpreting blueprints
Working with minimal supervision
Communicating with clients and others effectively, either through the phone or in person
Using both manual and power tools
Making controlled, skillful manipulations of small objects to assemble and disassemble locking devices.

Our La Salle locksmith services are guaranteed and high quality. For more information about our commercial locksmith services call LocksmithMAN at 1-204-430-7730 .

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Lost the keys to your car? LocksmithMAN can help

Wed, 16 May 2018 12:01:00 GMT

Is your car key lost ? Locksmith services are one service that is highly sought after by consumers. With the immediate resolution it offers, there is an increasing number of folks who consider calling a locksmith service. It’s especially true for the people of Winnipeg.

We never expect that we’ll lose our vehicle keys, and it always tends to occur at the worst possible time. Some folks are unprepared as they cannot locate the keys to their car. If you lost the keys to your car or cannot get to them, automotive locksmiths are your best bet. Read the following circumstances to learn how our automotive locksmith services can help.

Locked Out

A mom and her infant are leaving the mall. As she’s placing her baby in her car seat, the mother sets down the keys on the baby’s lap, so she is able to fit the stroller inside the trunk. After she shuts the car trunk, she attempts to open the door to enter and finds out that it is locked. To her dismay, her baby is fumbling with the key fob. What should she do now?

Automotive locksmith s can help. Most automotive locksmiths drive to where you’re located, given that you are a reasonable distance away, and may get you back into your vehicle on the spot. Moreover, if you are in emergency circumstances like the one just explained, most automotive locksmiths can expedite their services. LocksmithMAN will dispatch a technician to nearly any location within the Winnipeg area within 15 – 20 minutes of your phone call. We provide fully mobile, 24/7 emergency services .

Completely Lost Car Keys

You’re down the street listening to some live music. After the event, you are unable to find your car keys anywhere.

You cannot afford to have your vehicle towed to the car dealership or the expenses of reprogramming and a new key fob that the car dealership may attempt to sell you. You’re out of luck, right?

Wrong! There isn’t any reason to feel hopeless, because automotive locksmiths will return you back on the streets, without towing your vehicle to a different place. An automotive locksmith also will do this at the fraction of the expense a dealership might charge.

Key Broke inside the Ignition

You experienced an awful day at work, so you are in a terrible mood. You get inside your automobile, shove the keys in the ignition, and try to start the vehicle, only to hear an annoying snapping noise. The car key broke, and a piece of the key is left inside the ignition. Your day is now shot…or is it?

Here’s the good news: automotive locksmiths will remove your broken key and then make your replacement car keys. You might just wind up in a better mood afterward since it’ll likely be cheaper and easier than you imagined it might be.

Be Prepared!

LocksmithMAN is able to make replacement keys for almost any car, directly on the spot. Call us to get a free quote at 1-204-430-7730.

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How to Keep Track of Your House Keys

Wed, 09 May 2018 15:01:00 GMT

Modern technology, in this day and age, has made it easier now more than ever to make a copy of your house keys. Locksmiths online and cell phone applications allow users to have a copy of your house keys delivered to you with just the easy snap of a camera.

But, while making a copy of your keys never has been easier, those new techniques bring up questions of homeowner safety. Because after all, if it’s possible to easily make a copy of your keys with the use of your phone camera, what is stopping others from doing the exact same thing – and gaining full access to your residence?

There are numerous circumstances that warrant you leaving your keys out of sight: oil changing businesses, valet services, as well as full-service carwashes oftentimes require that you hand over your keys to strangers. The reality is, a copy of your key may be ordered on the internet in a matter of minutes with the presently available technology. How will you know that the attendant at the carwash is not making a copy of your key with cyber locksmith technology as you innocently are waiting for your vehicle?

Even worse, what if you lose your keys at work, leave the keys lying on your desk, or perhaps accidentally have the keys fall out of your pocketbook? You cannot be certain that a copy of your key is not being made when it is out of your sight – unless you take steps to secure them in a safe area and prevent anyone who has bad intentions from laying a hand on them.

It is vital to treat your keys like any additional item that you would not want someone else to get their hands on, like your social security card or credit card number. All it’ll take is a few clicks, photographs being uploaded to the locksmith site, and a few bucks, and somebody else would have free access to your house.

When you are out on the town and your keys aren’t being used, be certain they’re secured inside a safe location in which no one is able to snag them, even for a few seconds. If you usually store your keys inside your pocketbook, begin to secure them inside a zippered pocket inside your pocketbook in which they will not be seen.

If you usually leave your keys sitting on a desk at work, begin to lock them inside your desk drawer where they will be safe. From now on, utilize a quick-release key ring as you have your vehicle serviced, so the carwash attendant only will be offered the key to your vehicle and not your whole key ring with your house key.

Even though it is easier now than ever for folks to make a copy of your key, the right safety precautions will prevent it from occurring. Because after all, it is best to be safe than sorry. If you have suspicions that the keys to your home might’ve been compromised contact LocksmithMAN at 1-204-430-7730 and we will drive out and re-key the locks to ensure that you’re secure.

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