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How can I teach my child to be safe at home
Kids grow up really fast and they’re curious about everything around them. So, to avoid any problems, parents should have a safety checklist. When children start to crawl and walk, keeping an eye on them could become complicated. Every door is like an obstacle that they want to encounter, and every room is like a little world for them. Moreover, kids might not understand that something can be dangerous and ignore their parents' warnings. That's why it's essential to clarify everything for them by explaining the importance of safety rules and measures. People discuss the matter of kids' safety all the time and all have different views on it. Everyone's experience is unique, so it could be problematic to find the golden rule. However, as parents we can take some security measures to make the home safe for a child. When it comes to providing security for your home, the most intelligent decision is to find a professional locksmith. Sure Lock & Key is the company you can rely on.
How to open a locked bathroom door
Funny question. What is worse - when you can’t leave your bathroom or when you can’t enter it? If you or a family member is stuck inside you may need to act fast. Your first impulse might be to panic and that’s normal. However, the truth is there is no need to panic, only to act. Slowly, well thought out actions, will probably get you out of this situation and you will be able to open that stubborn door. You see, interior locks were designed for privacy, not for security or potential breakout prevention. That’s why these locks are easy to open even if you have never done anything like it before. Just follow instructions from Sure Lock & Key and we will tell you what to do if you have your bathroom door locked.
How to change a mailbox lock
A mailbox is a part of private property even though it’s located at the edge of your yard or in the hall, far from your apartment. Sometimes, people may neglect their mailbox lock maintenance because of its location. Sometimes mailboxes become a victim of vandals for identical reasons and sometimes their fate is to be a forgotten home accessory. However, losing access to it or having its lock broken might be a problem especially when letters, receipts, and other important documents are still received there. There are several options for how to change the mailbox lock, but they all differ depending on the situation. If you would like to have it clear and make sure that you are not missing any details, keep reading this article. Sure Lock & Key is ready to help you with mailbox locks replacement, whether you need actual assistance or our experience and suggestions to do it yourself!
Why you may need a gun safe
Weapons storage is a serious process requiring knowledge and the right approach. It's not just about cleaning, repairing, or testing. The place where you keep it is highly important as well. People who have never used a gun safe before, may think, I need immediate access should a situation arise. There are also those who may consider it expensive or even uncomfortable because you can’t move the safe quickly. However, when it comes to gun security, you and your family must be the first priority, simply because you are the highest priority. Sure Lock & Key is always available to provide you with the many reasons why you may need a gun safe.
How to change a door lock cylinder
A cylinder is the core of the lock and the place where you insert the key. It is also the part that carries out the most important function that your lock was created for – protecting you, your loved ones and your assets. The cylinder has several pins that shift into place when you put a specific key inside. When people have their locks rekeyed, it actually means that they reset their cylinder. Lock cylinder replacement is one of the most popular services we provide. However, still many people don’t know they have this option and go for a whole lock replacement. Sure Lock & Key is always ready to help you. We are therefore now going to provide you with insights on how to change a door lock cylinder. If you prefer to do everything without help from the outside, you may use our suggestions. Let’s dive in!
5 common things everybody might forget to secure
Today, people try to make their property as secure as possible. Some search for information about alarm monitoring systems and CCTV cameras, others purchase safes for their assets and still others install high-security locks. All these things are good, but sometimes they may not be enough. In trying to find the best ways to secure our assets, we may forget about securing important but not so obvious other things. To assist you in the process of finding these things in your house or office, Sure Lock & Key has created a list of them! Keep reading our short new blog post and find out what they are.
5 Reasons To Change A Door Lock
The safety of our homes is certainly our responsibility. Lock maintenance and replacement are core elements to your safety needs. A sudden malfunction or a door lock accident can present a complicated situation. Experience tells us that there are at least 5 reasons that might force a person to change the lock on the door. Having the information needed to deal with these types of situations changes the pressure experienced at the moment and gives you a heads up and direction as to how to proceed. It may also help you avoid the unexpected. Sure Lock & Key is always happy to explain any area of Locksmithing and Security to you as well as explaining why and when you need to change a door lock. So check out this short blog and we will try to give you all the information you may need. If that's good with you let’s get started.
8 Things you need to become a locksmith
Becoming a great locksmith is a life-long journey, but let it not scare you. If you like what you do, this journey will be fascinating. A locksmith training requires up to 3-4 years of studying and then years and years of growth and self-development. However, the main thing you should focus on is the quality, not the pace. A qualified technician knows every part of the mechanism and how it works. Whether it’s a smart lock, master lock system, safe lock installation, or one of the many different other services including tools and parts. A professional must be ready for everything. Sure Lock & Key is a company with extensive experience and a great reputation. Having Provided locksmith services for almost four decades, we have learned all the aspects of locksmithing, tried all the possible ways and now we can conclude the following: We have 8 core tips that will help you become a locksmith.
How to secure your windows from burglars
Like all people, a thief will likely prefer a door to enter your home because it’s less suspicious. You may not think twice upon seeing a person who opens a door, but someone hanging around a window might look strange. So don't be fooled, an unsecured window can certainly be a potential entry point for unwanted guests. Understanding this will lead you to consider window protection on the same level as door entry point protection . Logically the easier it might be for the burglar to break into your house the more he is likely to use that potential even if entering a window is much more conspicuous. Security requires an integrated approach. Forgetting or neglecting one aspect of it, weakens the whole security plan. So, let’s see what you can do to make your windows as reliable as possible. Sure Lock & Key is always happy to help when it comes to your security!