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Why Does Society Need Locksmiths

Over the last couple of years, the world has changed a lot. New technologies emerge every day in all spheres of our lives, including locks and keys and locksmiths certainly are part of these recent changes. We’re at the intermediate level between new locksmith and security technologies, their appearance and their implementation. We test them, analyze them and, after all, find out how to improve them. That is only one part of our job. There’s another, more grounded one. Let’s take a look at them to understand better why locksmiths are important and what the locksmith profession is. Sure Lock & Key is happy to be your locksmith guide! Let’s begin!

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Why Can’t I Get My Key Duplicated

Key duplication is easy and quick and definitely among the most requested locksmith services. We know it for sure because we have been cutting new keys for more than 35 years. However, there are some unusual situations where things are not so clear and getting a new key may be challenging. There are many different types of keys and some of them actually can’t be duplicated. Let’s check what might go wrong and how it can be fixed. Sure Lock & Key is always ready to give you a hand and make complicated things about locksmithing begin to look easier!

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Making Your Property Safer

Sometimes people think that it’s pointless to make small improvements. Strengthening home or business security might seem an expensive and somewhat complex action. Remember the process does not have to be overbearing. If your goal is to protect your property, you can do it one step at a time. Security upgrades are just so important and the truth is even minor upgrades have a considerable effect in the short and long run. For example, getting yourself a high-security lock may be the most brilliant idea when it comes to your safety. Most pin-tumbler locks, master locks, etc., can be tampered with. This unfortunate feature may make your home attractive to perpetrators. Most professional thieves can recognize different lock types, so they know how well you are protected by only taking a quick look. Let’s take a quick abridged lesson about what high-security locks are and whether you need them. Sure Lock & Key is always ready to give you a hand when challenging locksmith questions appear!

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Car Key Replacement

There are lots of situations when you may need car key replacement. Obviously, none of them can be a pleasant experience. But it’s going to be even more unpleasant if you’re not familiar with the car key replacement process and its details at all. So, let’s figure out when you need it, where you can get car key replacement, how much car key replacement will cost you, what options are available, etc. Being a highly experienced locksmith, Sure Lock & Key has lots of secrets and details to share with you. We’re glad to help you in all possible ways because sharing is caring.

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How To Get Skeleton Key Replacement

Today, a skeleton key is more a symbol of popular culture than an actual key. It symbolizes “access to” something like home, or we can find it as the key to one’s heart, etc. However, vintage lovers may continue to use these locks despite everything and we can understand why. Skeleton keys have a unique vibe, making the house interior interesting and sophisticated. The number of locksmiths who work with these keys is low because the number of people who still have them is low and the number of skeleton keys that still operate is even lower. That’s why it might be hard to find information about the proper maintenance and services regarding Skeleton Keys. Sure Lock & Key is always happy to answer all of your locksmith-related questions. Think of us as your own Locksmith handbook! We invite you to read on and discover a lot of the answers you have been curious about regarding Skeleton Keys.

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How to get a new key for your car on the spot

Losing your car keys is always an unpleasant, stressful and frustrating situation. When this happens first comes the localized search. After the initial anxious search, you will eventually settle down , think and then logically decide to retrace your steps and your keys in the jacket you were wearing yesterday or between cushions on your couch. What a relief to know that everything is alright and you can use your car and go whenever you need. However, it might happen that after checking every pair of trousers you have, every jacket and bag, and every corner of your house, you realize that your keys are gone for good. Thousands of people lose their keys every day, so having a backup plan may be essential. For some, this means keeping a spare key, but what if you didn’t have one? What to do if you can’t use your car to go to your local locksmith? No worries. An automotive locksmith is your best solution. Let’s check what you need to know to get your new car keys made on the spot!

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Additional Security For Your Home Via Smart Devices

There’s no limit to improvement, especially if it concerns your house safety. There always will be something you could add, change or upgrade. New security inventions surface every day. Naturally, following each invention and variations of them might be complicated and time consuming. That’s why Sure Lock & Key put together this blog post for you. Inside you will find interesting and useful information concisely laid out to help you clarify security-related issues and hopefully provide some good answers. If not, remember that we’re always a call away to assist you!

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Making Your Apartment Secure With Professionals

A sense of security is one of the basic needs people need and in our modern societies, expect. Fulfilling it, we create a base for our personal growth and development. When we feel safe, we can be ourselves, relax, and work without constantly looking over our shoulders. Our private space, our territory, is untouchable, at least it should be. So what are the rules needed to be followed in order to properly answer the question of how to prevent home burglary, especially with respect to apartments? Different surveys report that thieves' approach robbing residential houses differently from apartments. Sure Lock & Key wants to provide you with tips that will work for your particular situation, so you won’t need to concoct something new on your own. We put together our experience as well as our customers whose apartments were unfortunately intruded upon. They are sad stories with which to learn from. Finally we have come up with a list of suggestions on how to secure an apartment. Let’s secure your home!

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Home Security For Older People

We all want our home to be an impregnable castle. However, this goal may be harder to reach for the elderly. Older people may see the world as it was when they were young. They might not be aware of all the modern security possibilities. As many seniors live alone, they might become easy victims of burglars. That’s why it is essential to help them with home safety. Unfortunately, a break-in occurs every 26 seconds in the US. Moreover, homes with no security measures are five times more likely to become targets of criminals. Sure Lock & Key, provides locksmith and security services, coast to coast, for more than 35 years. We have become very well versed in matters that pertain to making buildings safe and secure and have constantly developed our skills while helping thousands of customers. We would like to provide you with tips in order to best help those who are elderly in your life. The goal is to protect their homes against criminals and theft. Let’s take a quick look.