Tag: Tips
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 […]
How to Keep Your Car Safe
Aside from your house, your car is likely one of the biggest investments you’ve made. Even if you don’t drive a high-end luxury vehicle, you have still put in a significant amount of money, and you depend on your car regularly. That’s why it’s important to take steps to make sure your car is safe […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]