Doors & Locks 101

Security Tips

Security Tips

When you move into a house or apartment, have the locks re-keyed. There’s no telling who the previous residents may have given a spare key to, or whether they kept one themselves. To avoid being locked out of your house, secure a spare key in a combination or key lockbox on your property, or leave one with a trusted neighbor. Original locks may look quaint, but they are nearly always unsafe. Modern locks can be refitted while keeping the original integrity of the house. Keypads are a good alternative to traditional locks in homes that are occupied or accessed by many people....

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Alarm systems & security

Alarm systems & security

“I have an alarm system, why should I worry about my locks?” Good!  I’m glad you gave some thought to your security, but is an alarm the best security?  Let’s think about that for a minute. You and your family are out for a pleasant dinner at your favorite restaurant and someone kicks in your door or breaks a window and the alarm sounds.  If you have a monitored system, the monitor will first call you to see if you are all right.   If they can’t reach you, then they will call the police.  Once they call the police, the squad car must first be dispatched.  Unless...

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Preventing Break-Ins

Preventing Break-Ins

A home alarm does not work until after someone has broken in! 85% of thieves enter through doors. If you want to stop an intruder, effective door security is essential. We can provide you with economical home security and door repair solutions to protect your family from home invasion and burglary. Thieves look for easy targets. They seldom try to get into a well secured home – unless you have something of extreme value, that they really want. According to published statistics if you make a thieves’ job difficult enough – they will go somewhere else. Your objective is to make your home...

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