Category: Residential Locksmith
Tips
Tips to Avoid Locking Yourself Out
Being locked out of your home is one of life’s biggest inconveniences, especially if there was no planning ahead just in case the situation ever arose. Of course, you can always call a professional locksmith like A1 Lock and Key LLC to come and save the day, but it’s better to not be locked out […]
Tips
How to Choose the Right Locksmith
If you are locked out of your home or vehicle, your day is already going poorly. The last thing you need is an unreliable locksmith or one who may have questionable ethics. So what is the best way to determine a quality locksmith? Here are some tips from A1 Lock and Key LLC.
Home Security
5 Home Security Mistakes
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home. We all take steps to protect our family and valuable items from intruders and thieves. Despite your best efforts, you may think something is secure, but in reality, is an opportunity for criminals. Here are five common home security mistakes from the team at A1 Lock […]
Home Security
5 Ways to Secure Your Home While on Spring Break
It’s that time of year – spring break! Those of us in Indiana are looking to travel to warmer weather and that usually means leaving houses unattended. If you’re going out of town for an extended period of time, you’ll want peace of mind knowing that your home is secure. Our team at A1 Lock […]
Home Security
3 Common Home Security Mistakes
Even if you live in a very safe neighborhood, home security should never be something you take for granted. There are certain things every homeowner should and should not be doing to ensure the safety of their home and family. At A1 Lock and Key LLC, we value safety above all else, so today we’re […]
Home Security
Is Social Media Putting Your Home at Risk?
The Internet and social media have created a whole new world for family and friends to share their lives. And while it’s fun to let your followers know what is going on in your life, there is definitely a danger of sharing too much information. At A1 Lock and Key LLC, we want you to […]
Automotive Locksmith
Why You Shouldn’t Try to Break into Your Own Car
If you’ve ever found yourself locked out of your own car, you know how frustrating it can be. Typically this happens when you’re running late or otherwise having a bad day, and getting locked out is just the icing on the cake. However, as tempting as it can be to try and solve this problem […]
Home Security
3 Steps to Take After a Break-In
No one wants to think that their home could potentially get broken into. A home invasion is every homeowner’s worst nightmare, and we’d probably all just like to pretend it would never happen. However, even if you take all the necessary steps to ensure your home’s safety, it may still fall victim to burglary, and […]
Home Security
Back-to-School Tips
Can you believe it’s already time to send the kids back to school? Summer flew by and the busyness of school is upon us. Depending on the ages of your children, back-to-school time can be an opportunity to discuss home safety and new routines. Perhaps you have older children that drive themselves to school, or […]
Home Security
Keep Your Home Safe in Summer
Summer is in full swing here in Indiana and homeowners are taking full advantage of the beautiful Midwestern weather. Without a doubt, summer is when most homeowners take time to unwind and spend more time with family and friends. However, it’s important to also keep in mind that opportunist thieves could be right around the […]