What to Do When You Are Locked Out of Your Home at Night It’s late at night, and you’ve locked yourself out of your home—now what? A lockout can be a serious problem, especially if you have children or pets inside who need your help, or dinner in the oven. At Nearby Locksmiths, as [...]
Making the switch to digital locks brings us a lot of significant benefits. It makes your life easier and more convenient. People are taking a keen interest in figuring out ways to upgrade and add value to their properties. A simple, and effective way to upgrading your home security is to easily add electronic [...]
4 Reasons Why You Should Get a Restricted Key System A restricted key system offers high security and control for any residential or commercial security door system. With this type of security system, keys can only be duplicated by an authorized person, and new keys can only be cut by the locksmith who originally [...]
How to Protect Your Small Business from Theft Small businesses are popular targets for theft, with merchandise often being the main target. Securing your commercial property is about more than just protecting against theft. A serious break-in can cause more than just the loss of stock and cash; it can result in thousands of [...]
Why You Should Install a Master Key System A good security system ensures the safety of your assets and property and provides you with peace of mind. As a business owner, your top priority is to keep your business and its assets safe. One of the best forms of security, which is often overlooked, [...]
We have all seen movies where a door is opened by a credit card, or other flat piece of material – deadbolts are designed to prevent this. Many wonder “why are deadbolts so important?”, it is a good question, and the answer is simple. Deadbolts are important as they provide safety in various situations. The [...]
When it comes to your business, securing your commercial property is about more than just protecting against theft. A serious break in can cause more than just the loss of stock and cash, it can result in thousands of dollars’ worth of damages and resulting in the loss of income and having to close your [...]
If you have ever experienced the stress and frustration that comes with losing your house keys, or if you have moved home and you’re concerned that others may have key access to your property, your first thought may be to replace your existing lock with a new one. There is a common misconception that replacing [...]
Your external door locks help keep your home safe and secure, and act as the last and most important line of defence against intruders. It is vital that your lock systems are fully functioning and in good condition to offer the highest level of protection. Do you think it is time to check the functionality [...]
One of the most dreaded scenarios you can find yourself in is standing outside of your property unable to get in. If you are lucky enough to have not experienced it personally, it is still easy to imagine the unpleasant feeling associated with being locked out. Being locked out is something you may rarely think [...]