Lock Bumping & Bump Keys Are A Danger
Lock Bumping and Bump Keys Lock bumping is a lock picking trick that has been getting a lot of attention in recent years. Nearly all homes still use cylinder locks as a main basis of security, and these locks are easily compromised with a little know-how and a few essential tools. A special cut key […]
Protect Your Home From Bump Keys
A bump key is a filed-down key that is used to open pin-tumbler locks. While locksmiths sometimes use bump keys to open locks that have been accidentally locked from the outside, criminals also use bump keys to break into homes, mailboxes, vehicles, and bike locks. Any cylinder lock is a target for a bump key […]
Locksmith Tip: Use longer deadbolts
Longer deadbolts. The length of the actual deadbolt (Part That Goes In Jamb) portion of the deadbolt lock can help to make a lock much more secure. The length that the deadbolt extends from the door edge is called the “throw”. A throw of at least 1-inch is recommend by lock experts. A longer throw […]
Using A Secure Strike Plate – Home Security
A secure strike plate. The strike plate is a part of every door lock, and the spot where it is attached to the door frame is often a weak point in the door/lock system. However, there are strike plates that are available in heavy gauge metal and with screws of up to 3+ inches long. […]
What is a Deadbolt Lock?
A deadbolt is one of the most common locking mechanisms for both entry and exit doors in residential settings throughout the world. A deadbolt lock can come with a number of different features that are designed to HELP stop thieves, who have mastered the art of cutting, drilling or jimmying a deadbolt out of the […]
Single or double cylinder lock?
Single or double cylinder lock. This is a choice homeowners need to make with the basic deadbolt lock. With a single cylinder lock, the deadbolt is opened by a key from the outside but is opened from the inside by a “switch” turn knob. Homeowners interested in additional security can go with the double cylinder […]