New Home Lock Changes A Must Says Locksmith
Have you recently moved in to a new home? You may have purchased a new home or started renting a new place in Roanoke or other areas. As a locksmith we know how unsecure a new home can be. Think about it! Someone hands you keys to a lock on a door that leads in […]
$15 Locksmith Scam To Be Aware Of
$15 Locksmith Scam Exposed In our area there is a very low risk or no real threat of being scammed by a local locksmith so long as you deal with a local company. There are 4-5 good local locksmiths here in Roanoke. The threat and possibility comes when you use your phone to search for […]
DIY Unlock Car Door – Keys Locked In Car
DIY Locksmith Lock Picking Tips There are several Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to bypassing or picking car doors. Here are a few tips from a professional locksmith that may help you. Car Door Locked / Open A Car Door without Keys The number one most effective way to bypass a car door lock […]
Warning – Using Slim Jim To Unlock Cars?
Using a Slim Jim to try and unlock you car can cause expensive damage. Many of us have locked keys inside our car – I have locked my keys in the car a few times in my life, and the first thing that comes to mind to many is a slim jim. I have watched many people […]
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. […]