Two reasons to change your home’s locks after breaking up with a live-in partner

19 December 2017
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If your relationship with your live-in partner has come to an end and they intend to move out, it might be a good idea to arrange for a locksmith to change your home's locks. Read on to find out why. To protect your belongings It's very common for couples who are going through a break up to argue about the division of shared belongings. If your soon-to-be ex-partner has hinted that they want to keep some items that you paid for, or that they previously gave to you as a gift, then it would be wise to change your house's locks. Read More 

The Easiest and Safest Way to Keep Your Spare Key Secure

26 October 2017
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If you live in a household where lost keys are a regular occurrence, where you might be on a first name basis with your local mobile locksmith, you might want to think of some possible solutions. One of the easiest and most straightforward ways to always be able to gain entry to your home is to have a spare key that is easily accessible and yet still secure. Simply hiding the key might not be all that secure an option, but have you considered a key safe? Read More 

How to Teach Your Child About Your Home Security System

30 August 2017
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Just had a brand new security system installed by your locksmith? Home security is a great way to keep your family safe, but it's important to make sure that everyone understands how the system works - and that includes your kids. Children should at the very least have a basic understanding of how the system works and what they can do to reduce the risk of setting it off accidentally. Kids who are older and more likely to spend time home alone should know exactly how to use the system and what to do in an emergency. Read More 

Locked out on a Regular Basis? Time for a Straightforward Solution

23 August 2017
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It's no fun being locked out. Hopefully this is the sort of situation that won't be a regular occurrence, but perhaps you find it happening to you on a regular basis. If you're the kind of person who frequently forgets or misplaces their front door keys, then you will need to come up with an appropriate workaround. There are a few easy ways to ensure that being locked out is not something that will present a major problem anymore. Read More 

Two ways to safely store your important personal paperwork

13 August 2017
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If you have a significant amount of important personal paperwork (such as wills, a birth certificate, financial documents or a house deed) which you would prefer others not to read or have access to, you will need to choose a safe place to store it. Here are two ways to do this: Keep your documents in a safe One of the best ways to protect your paperwork from prying eyes is to store it in a secure safe. Read More