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Home Security

Keep Your Home Safe in Summer

by A1 Lock and Key, Posted on

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 […]

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Commercial Locksmith

3 Locks That Apartment Complexes Should Regularly Replace

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If you are the owner or manager of an apartment complex, you know that keeping your tenants safe is an important part of your job. Regularly changing certain locks around the complex will not only help your tenants feel safe, it will also increase the overall security of the buildings you manage. Listed below are […]

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Replacing Locks

Do I Need to Replace My Locks?

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Most homeowners don’t think of replacing locks as a necessary part of homeownership. After all, if the locks are still functional, why replace them? However, burglaries can happen to anyone, even in the safest of neighborhoods, so taking steps to ensure your family’s safety is a good idea. At A1 Lock and Key LLC, we […]

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Automotive Locksmith

3 Reasons Your Car Key Won’t Work

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As the area’s automotive locksmiths, our team at A1 Lock and Key is often called to help customers that have either lost their car keys or locked them inside their cars. However, occasionally, our valued customers will get locked out of their vehicles through no fault of their own. Sometimes, you can have your keys […]

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Emergency Services

Locksmith Emergency vs. 911 Emergency

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Typically, getting locked out of your home or car is just an inconvenience that can be easily handled by a locksmith. At A1 Lock and Key, we even have 24/7 emergency locksmith services so you can get back inside quickly at any time of the day or night. However, in a true emergency, when someone […]

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Rekeying Locks

Rekeying vs. Replacing Locks

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There are several different reasons why a homeowner might want to change the locks on their home. Many homeowners want the peace of mind of new locks when they move into a new home, while others who have been in their home for a while just want to update their locks. Whatever your reasons for […]

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Commercial Locksmith

3 Steps to Improve Your Business’s Security

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As a business owner, you know how important it is to keep your business safe and secure. The last thing you would want is to arrive at work in the morning to discover it has been broken into. To protect your business against vandals and thieves, our team at A1 Lock and Key recommends increased […]

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Residential Locksmith

Home Security for Kids

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As parents, you teach your kids new things every day. Slowly, they learn to take care of themselves as well as their possessions; and one day, they will become independent. As you teach them the basics of self-care and cleaning up after themselves, it’s also important to remember to teach them certain home security basics. […]

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Emergency Services

3 Common Locksmith Emergencies

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You could be the most responsible, best prepared person in the world and still run into situations that require a call to a 24 hour emergency locksmith. Thanks to Murphy’s Law, it will likely be when you’re already having a bad day or running late. Our team at A1 Lock and Key LLC is proud […]

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Residential Locksmith

3 Tips to Keep Your Home Secure While on Vacation

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It is widely believed that burglars tend to invade homes more frequently during the holiday season. They know that many people go out of town to visit family members, leaving their homes unattended and vulnerable to invasion. If you’re planning on leaving for an extended vacation in the coming months, it’s important to make sure […]

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