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. […]