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 [...]
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 [...]
In any residential property, security is a top priority. If you are buying a new home, protecting your property from intruders can give you peace of mind. Therefore, changing and re-keying any locks in your home is crucial, this ensures that any old keys circulating can’t be used to gain access to you new home [...]
It is no secret that when a business is closed, and the space is unoccupied by personnel that the risk of burglary increases. A burglary isn’t something you want to experience, even If your business does have the right insurance policy, therefore, to protect your commercial property, you need to secure the building and [...]
Locksmiths do a lot more than pick locks and recover keys, in fact, a locksmith is priceless when it comes to home security. If you are planning on improving the security and safety of your home, it helps to know what to do beyond having secure locks. So, without further ado, here are the [...]