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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 […]
3 Times to Consider Replacing Your Office Locks
Business owners have a lot of different responsibilities. From running the actual business to keeping their employees safe and happy- the job is never-ending. However, one area where a business owner must never neglect is the security of their office. With that in mind, A1 Lock and Key LLC is discussing three times you may […]
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 […]
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 […]
3 Locks That Apartment Complexes Should Regularly Replace
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 […]
Do I Need to Replace My Locks?
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 […]
3 Reasons Your Car Key Won’t Work
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 […]
Locksmith Emergency vs. 911 Emergency
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 […]
Rekeying vs. Replacing Locks
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 […]
3 Steps to Improve Your Business’s Security
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 […]