You have locked yourself out of your home. Now what? Being lockout can pose a serious issue, especially if you have pets, or children inside who need your help, or dinner cooking in the oven. While most of the time, it is just an annoying inconvenience, being locked out of your home can cause anxiety, [...]
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 [...]
Being locked out of your property is a stressful situation, so it is important that when you call a locksmith to come and help, that you can place your trust in them. Nowadays there are many locksmiths to choose from, and it is easy to fall for the wrong one if you don’t do your [...]
Locking your keys in your car is a real hassle, and usually happens when you’re in a rush. While most of the time it’s just annoying, it can still cause anxiety and, if you panic, risk injury. there are a few things you can do to ease the stress and reduce the risk. Most [...]
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you need an emergency car key because you have locked yourself out of the car, or your current key has been misplaced or broken? Misplacing your car keys can be a stressful situation, especially when you are out and about. Your first thought may be [...]
Staying safe in all aspects in life is important, however, ensuring you are the safest at home is the most crucial. Door locks are a timeless security device, they ensure that your home is protected against intruders, giving you peace of mind that your belongings, and most importantly yourself and your family are secure. [...]
Many people have concerns that a thief will use the services of a locksmith to gain access to a home that isn’t theirs. At Nearby Locksmiths, as your trusted local locksmith, we ensure that this could never happen. To make sure that a thief isn’t using a locksmith to gain access to your home, [...]
Locks are one of the oldest mechanisms that we have in society, and over the years we have seen some designs that are different, unique, and just plain strange. Without further adieu here is a list of three of the strangest locks we’ve ever seen, from innovations that are a hundred years old to [...]