Whether it is your home or your business, there are situations where the lock(s) should be changed. The change to a lock could be a simple inexpensive rekeying of the lock instead of a physical change – a new lock. Why should you consider any change to your locks – home or office? Which should you choose – rekey or …
Benefits Of Using A Keyless Entry Lock
Have you or someone you know been locked out of their home or business? Does your family tend to misplace their keys? Have you just moved in and wonder who has a key to your home or business? If any of these situations apply to you, it might be time to investigate a Keyless Entry Lock System. Most of us …
Tips To Avoid An Apartment Lockout
There are days when life is too busy, and we all feel a little hurried. Children to get ready for school, breakfast to make, dishes to put away, and making sure you make it to work on time. With so much going on accidentally forgetting the keys to the apartment just happens. Here are a few tips to help prevent …
Keeping Your Home Locked
Gone are the days of leaving your home unlocked. Today, we know this is no longer a reality. Our homes, cars, garages, and place of business must always be locked. It is recommended that you lock your home even when you are inside your residence. Given the reality of our lives and how often you hear reports of home break-ins …
How To Identify Locksmith Scammers
In Alberta, a locksmith must be licensed and a certified journeyperson. When you require the services of a local trusted locksmith, they will be able to show you their license (don’t hesitate to ask to see this before any work is done) and will arrive in a company uniform and company car. Why is this important, you ask? Unfortunately, it is a fact of …
Preparing Your Home for a Vacation
Excited about your upcoming holiday or vacation? Plans are made, flights are booked, and hotel reservations confirmed. You can’t take precious goods or possessions with you and you want to come home to everything being as it was when you left. So, what do you do to keep your house safe and secure while you are away? Here is a …
Why Choose a Local Locksmith
Most of us have our contact list of service people; hairstylists, dentists, doctors, mechanics, etc. Did you notice the list did not include Locksmith? It should. Why? Knowing a trusted licensed and local locksmith BEFORE the service is needed will ensure you don’t get taken advantage of in an emergency. The internet is ripe with stories of locksmith scammers who …
Locked Out of Your Home
We all know someone who has done it. You probably worry you will do it. Or never expect it to happen to you so you are not prepared. What do you do when it happens? You locked yourself out of your home. Doing the modern-day research of checking the all-knowing Google search, there is a common thread. Firstly, lots of …
When to Rekey Your Locks
Reasons to Rekey Your Locks Our Calgary locksmith company provides rekeying services for a number of different situations. Here are a few reasons when to rekey your locks to keep your home safe and secure: Too Many Different Keys If you have a different key for every lock, you might end up with a very heavy and bulky keychain—not to …
Why Replace Locks in Your Home
Why Do I Need to Replace My Locks? There are many times where you may need to change the locks in your home. It is also important to understand when to replace the entire lock and when you can simply rekey the existing lock and cut new keys. Rekeying is often the best method for customers who want a cost-effective method of protecting …