Tag: Residential Locksmith
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Home Security for Kids
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. […]
3 Common Locksmith Emergencies
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 […]