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How To Choose Locks For Double Door

Double doors are a great way to create an open, bright space in your home while allowing privacy. However, these doors might have some weak points in terms of security. So, choosing reliable locks for double doors is essential. If you want to know what locks would be the best for your double doors, our article will help you figure that out. Sure Lock & Key is always more than happy to provide you with the information to help you make the most educated decision and hopefully be secure in it!

Published Date: Jun 30, 2022
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How to open a toolbox without a key

When we hear the word “lock,” we immediately associate it with doors. The truth is many other things including all door types are secured with the help of locks. People may put them on everything they consider valuable. Toolboxes are no exception. Usually, they contain expensive tools, so it might be a good idea to secure them with a lock. If you do so, it means you’ll have to add another key to the bundle. The more keys you have, the higher the possibility of losing or misplacing one of them. How to open a locked toolbox without a key if that situation occurs? Sure Lock & Key is ready to help you open your locked out toolbox by yourself and if it proves a bit too difficult we will be happy to resolve the problem for you. After all, it's what we do. We offer a full spectrum of locksmith services. However, let's first try to do it without the help of a locksmith.

Published Date: Jun 30, 2022
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How To Replace a File Cabinet Lock

A major addition to office furniture are file cabinet locks. They are a simple and economical option for securing everything from files to personal belongings. However, what do you do if they break? Even though a file cabinet with a lock is nothing like a safe, people still may store something important or personally precious there. That’s why neglecting its lock functionality may be the wrong decision. Thankfully, it’s not a safe, so it’s likely equipped with a relatively simple lock. Let’s try to replace a broken file cabinet lock together. Sure Lock & Key has been in the industry many years and we are glad to try to answer all of your locksmith and safety-related questions!

Published Date: May 2, 2022
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How To Unlock A Gun Safe

People may not check their gun safes functionality regularly because we expect it to be as reliable and sustainable as possible. That rule is especially applicable to safes since they symbolize durability and trustworthiness. However, unpleasant surprises might nevertheless take place. That’s how life works. If you know how to resolve the problem, accidents may not be as scary or may not necessitate further consequences. Today, we will talk about getting quick access to a gun safe without damaging the safe or the safe's contents. Sure Lock & Key is ready to successfully resolve all your Locksmith and security problems, like a gun safe if it's locked and you can’t get it open.

Published Date: May 2, 2022
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How to program a car key

Automotive technology has changed over the last 30 years. The car locking/unlocking system and security is the area where the most significant changes have taken place. Today's cars are equipped with computer technology which, while enhancing your car's protection against theft, requires chip-integrated keys that must be programmed into your vehicle. It's a great way to protect against car thieves. However, where there is a plus, there is sometimes, unfortunately, a minus as well. Because of this new technology, getting you back into your car might be longer and harder even for a professional locksmith. Without the microchip, the car won’t start. The key programming process may be unfamiliar for people who have never dealt with something similar before. In this article, we will answer these questions so that you can better understand what to do with the keys if you need to reprogram them.

Published Date: May 2, 2022
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How to choose commercial door locks

When starting a new enterprise, the tendency is to try and take care of everything simultaneously. We understand your desire to greet new customers as soon as possible. Of course, there are so many details to keep in mind, missing something would be natural. There certainly are no unimportant details regarding the security of commercial property and if something is missing it could lead to unpleasant consequences. Maybe not today, not tomorrow, nor this month, but someday in the future, you might regret that you didn’t pay more attention to the security aspects of your workplace. Sure Lock & Key Locksmith and Security with over 35 years of experience, is available to assist in any and all capacities. We have just completed work on a new guide that will be useful even for those who have been in business for many years but have now decided to make some renovations. This guide focuses on how to choose the right locks for commercial doors.

Published Date: May 2, 2022
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What is the best home security system

In-home wireless security systems consist of several parts that work like one big mechanism. Earlier, people closed their homes and hoped for the better. Now, you close your home and you can know what is going on. The main advantage of using this system is protecting the house or the apartment from intruders. The additional advantage is your peace of mind. Centralized management allows owners to control everything on their own, switching between cameras, turning on an alarm, lights, etc. All you need is to choose the system then place all cameras in the right spots so that you have vision of every corner at any time of your choosing. However the hardest part may be knowing which system to purchase. Choice is wonderful but it’s also, at times, confusing.There are so many products on the market that, without previous knowledge, choosing could be a complete nightmare. Why not use our experience? Sure Lock & Key has been providing locksmith and security services for over 35 years. We’re more than happy to help you make an educated decision. This is what we do , every day. Anyhow time to introduce some variables regarding the information you will need to make the most educated decision possible. Let’s start!

Published Date: May 2, 2022
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How to open a magnetic lock - helpful tips from professionals

Most people would consider a jammed magnetic lock an unnecessary headache or challenge, if they knew what it was. Best bet, call a professional. However, even though it is complicated, if a malfunctioning lock tempts you to try fixing it yourself and you really think you understand what to do then, why not try. If you get stuck we’re always ready to help. Sure Lock & Key, is only a call away. Don’t let a jammed lock ruin your day. Below you will find some useful tips on how to resolve these and other problems that may arise. Let’s take a look!

Published Date: May 2, 2022
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What To Do If You Get Locked Out Of Your Office

Some situations are hard to anticipate, and we don't even think about them until we face them. For example, you might get stuck outside of your office without the ability to reenter. Time is money, and failure to open on time might cost you a great deal and can even lead to losing customers' trust or even worse, your bosses. Well, the truth is being locked out of your office is not the best way to start a busy day. In the vast majority of cases the office is more secure than the home, so it might not be easy to get inside. However, Sure Lock & Key has prepared five tips for you that might help in this situation. Keep reading!

Published Date: May 2, 2022