Traditional Locks
Rekeying vs Changing Locks (What You Need To Know?)
Do you have concerns about moving into your new home? Or have you lost your keys? It might be a good time to look over changing or rekeying your door locks. Changing locks expands your choices for customization and upgrades. On the other hand, rekeying locks provide cost-effective security for your property. Both increase security … Read more
How To Pick A Deadbolt Lock (Guide)
Years ago I found myself locked out of my home on a Saturday evening coming back from dinner. With no locksmiths on call at that hour, I was lucky I had some training and knew how to get back into the house. Lock-picking is not as difficult as most think and most people can learn … Read more
Ways To Lock A Door Without A Lock (10 Simple Ways)
There are many ways to lock a door without a lock. In this guide, we teach you 10 easy ways to do so in case you don’t have a regular lock. Locks are the most convenient and reliable way to secure your door. But if your door lock breaks or your door doesn’t have a … Read more
How To Cut A Lock Off Of A Storage Unit (Best Ways)
Have you lost the keys to the lock you placed on your storage unit and are unable to get inside? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us and below we will cover how to get right back in by cutting off a lock on a storage unit. Below we will have a few … Read more
Locked Out Of The House? – 10+ Ideas You Can Try!
As a security installer and locksmith, I can tell you people getting locked out of their house is my number one call. Getting locked out of your own house isn’t unusual. Misplacing or losing keys is something we’ve all done at one point. Thankfully, there is always a way to open the locked door and … Read more
How To Get A Broken Key Out Of A Lock (7 Expert Methods)
As a security installer and locksmith one of my most common calls is a broken key stuck in a lock. Often, a key stuck in a lock seems like an emergency, and your priority will be to contact a locksmith to remove it. Based on the depth of the key, you can open the lock … Read more
How To Pick A Garage Door Lock – Save Time & Money
Forgetting your garage keys happens to every person more often than you would think. In fact, I have been stuck like that on multiple occasions, waiting on the locksmith to come and open the garage door lock for me. But that was all before I learned how to do it myself. And so will you, … Read more
How To Open A Padlock Without A Key: 8 Easy Methods
Have you ever been stuck staring at a simple padlock? Maybe you forgot your key, or maybe you just simply misplaced it somewhere and can’t remember where. And now you are stuck with that security padlock to your basement door, garage door, or just a simple box and can’t figure out a way of opening … Read more
How To Pick A Filing Cabinet Lock (5 Expert Methods)
With the right tools and a little practice, you can pick your way into any filing cabinet in minutes. The first step in picking a lock is to identify which type of lock it is. Once you do this, it will be much easier to find the right tools for the job. Filing cabinet locks … Read more
How To Open a Sentry Safe Without Keys: Simple (But Important) Things To Remember
Having a sentry safe is crucial to protect your valuable and irreplaceable documents, accessories, and many more. Sentry safes are made to withstand several situations, for example, robbery, flood, and water. Almost all sentry safes are sturdy and highly durable. How do you open a sentry safe if you forgot your keys? Many people often … Read more
How to Unlock a Door Without a Key (10 Expert Ways Guide)
In general, the best way to unlock a door without a key is to pick an unused card, like a reward card or old credit card. Slide the card towards the lock inside the door frame, pushing the door latch in to allow the door to open. Below we will go through more methods and … Read more
Key Won’t Turn in Door Lock? (Try Our Top Fix!)
As a security expert, I get this question very often and it’s one of the most common calls a locksmith gets when someone puts a key into their door and it just won’t turn. If you want to try something quickly the best fix is usually spraying some WD40 inside the keyhole, then putting your … Read more
