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How To Unlock Antique Safe

A vintage safe may be a great addition to your home interior and keep your valuables safe simultaneously. So even old safes can boast a reliable level of protection due to the strong and high-quality materials they are made of. However, sometimes antique safes can cause some inconveniences, such as locking mechanism problems. After all, given the age of the safe, some locks may fail and not work. Or imagine the situation when you moved into a new house and found out there is an antique safe, but there is no key, then what to do in this case and how to not damage the safe and the locking mechanism? Except for calling for safe services, you may try to resolve the issue yourself. In this article, we have considered the most efficient ways to unlock the antique safe.

3 ways a latch guard can help your security efforts

As we all know, house break-ins are extremely common today and it’s essential to take all the necessary measures to avoid them. A decent lock plus a home security system with cameras and alarms undeniably provide your house with a high level of security. However, they don’t guarantee that an intruder won’t try some old methods like lockpicking or a credit card trick to get inside. So, you might consider getting some other simple devices that’ll make the process harder for the criminal. For example, a door latch guard is a simple yet pretty effective feature that can prevent the intruder from breaking your lock. Sure Lock & Key knows everything about this little device and we would like to share our knowledge with you, so keep reading.

What is a fire-rated door

More than 330,000 house fires occur in the United States annually. Not to mention the ones that occur in business facilities. A fire is a kind of emergency that might be impossible to predict or prevent, so it’s extremely important to take some fire security measures in advance. You may install heat sensors and smoke detectors that’ll help you detect the fire break out. Usually, these sensors are connected to your home security system that’ll send you a notification in case of an emergency. Another great measure to decrease the damage caused by a fire is a fire-resistant door. These doors are composed of certain materials that can help to slow down the spread of fire and smoke. Sure Lock & Key would like to tell you more about this type of door and the benefits it offers, so keep reading.

Things you need to know when choosing a wall safe

We all have precious things at home – documents, money, jewelry, and more. Keeping them in a drawer may appear practical, but it’s definitely the worst spot to secure valuables. During a break-in, drawers are one of the first places burglars check. Since most intruders do not want to spend much time in your home, they often look for easy-to-grab items. That is why investing in a residential safe is a wise choice. Beyond protection from theft, safes can also shield your valuables from fire and water damage. While there are various types of safes out there, in-wall options remain a favorite choice for homeowners. They’re discreet, space-saving, and relatively easy to use. Before you rush out to buy one, there are a few important things to consider. Stick with Sure Lock & Key as we break down everything you need to know about in-wall safes.

What Causes a Car Door Lock to Malfunction

Breakdowns always cause a lot of inconvenience and unnecessary worries. That also applies to the breakdown of car door locks. It's pretty frustrating to find you can't open your car when you're rushing to work in the morning. However, there is a way out, even in a situation like this. In our article, we considered the most popular reasons why the lock on the machine door may not work. In addition, we have also listed some ways to quickly and independently solve this problem. If you need qualified locksmith help, you may always contact our company! Sure Lock & Key provides all types of mobile locksmith services at any time!

What you Need to Know Before Buying a Safe For Your Workplace

Buying a safe for your office may really be a good decision to solve many security issues. However, to make the right choice, you need to analyze several aspects. First, you should determine why you need an office safe and what needs it should cover. Do you want to purchase a safe for storing personal belongings? Or maybe you need it for confidential documents, money, or securities? Based on this information, you will be able to understand what functionality the safe should have. That is, how resistant to break-ins should your office safe be? Does it have to be fireproof? What size should the safe be? Do you need additional services from an insurance company to protect your safe? All these factors are important to consider before buying. We also recommend you think about the location of the safe in the office because it plays a big role in ensuring the safety of your belongings. We investigated these and other questions in this article. So read on to learn all the intricacies of choosing an office safe!

Renault Car Key Replacement

Most car owners pay a lot of attention to their cars’ appearance and functionality. They consider a car key to be a small detail that doesn’t require as much maintenance as everything else. Until it breaks or gets lost and they realize that it’s impossible to operate a car without the keys. In most cases, people have no idea how to deal with this situation. Sure Lock & Key will tell you everything about Renault car key replacement. We’ll answer any of your questions and provide you with our services if needed. So, don’t hesitate to call us!

Keep your house secure when selling

You may think there’s nothing dangerous when it comes to house selling. What can happen? However, the period when you’re looking for potential buyers is when your house is the most unprotected. So many strangers enter your property every single day. You never know what their intentions are. In most cases, they’re ordinary people just like you, who are looking for a new house. However, there’s always a risk that some of them might be criminals that want to use the fact that your house is easily accessible. So, what can you do to protect your home in that unstable period? What are the best security measures you can take? Sure Lock & Key has years of experience in the security industry, so we’ll gladly answer these questions and assist you in securing your home.

Signs Your Locks are Failing

If we lived in a perfect world, everything would work correctly and never fail. Unfortunately, or thankfully, the world is full of imperfections. A broken lock might be a problem, but not if you know how to act. A lock that seems like it’s going to fail might not become a problem at all if you know what to do. However, how can one figure out that something is going to fail? Don’t you need appropriate knowledge to ensure that a lock is indeed close to breakdown? Yes, you need them. That’s why we’re here. After more than three decades of experience in the locksmith and security industry, we know everything there’s to know about locks, how they work, how they should be treated, and how they shouldn’t. We feel like it’s time to share our knowledge with everyone who needs it. After all, locks and keys are an important part of our lives, so why not learn a bit more about them? Let’s dive in!