Category : Locks

• Door Lock and Deadbolt Anatomy

  Posted on August 17th, 2020 0 Comments

  In this brief and informative blog entry, the lock and security mechanism experts here at Chicago Locksmiths will detail some of the complicated mechanical anatomy of door locks and deadbolt locks.

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• Lock Rekeying for Residential Property Management

  Posted on July 3rd, 2020 0 Comments

  Maintaining a secure selection of locks at your residential property – or even residential management complex – is an absolute must for safety and security. Rekeying locks periodically is one of the best ways to enforce and ensure that your property is secure. In this blog post, the residential security experts here at Chicago Locksmiths will detail some of the most important aspects of lock rekeying that managers or landlords of residential property should focus on to maintain safety and security.

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• Different Type of Lock Grades

  Posted on July 3rd, 2020 0 Comments

  Different locks are measured according to different Grades. These Grades help residential and commercial property owners determine what the general security level a lock provides. In this brief blog post, the lock installation experts here at Chicago Locksmiths will provide some detail as to the different types of lock grades.

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• The Effect of Door Hardware on Curb Appeal

  Posted on May 17th, 2020 0 Comments

  According to a research study conducted at Princeton University, it takes only 1/10th of a minute for people to set impressions of other people; and this same fact applies to how your home, and it’s curb appeal, is judged by strangers. Lock hardware can actually make a big impression on the curb appeal of your property – and, of course, the myriad of factors that curb appeal in turn effects. In this blog entry, the lock and door hardware installation experts here at Chicago Locksmith will detail the way that lock hardware has a strong effect on curb appeal.

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• Benefits of Keypad Locks / Keyless Entry

  Posted on November 29th, 2019 0 Comments

   If you’re thinking of replacing your traditional door locks and keys, a keypad door lock is an excellent option for you. After years of being used by commercial locations, keypad door locks are being used in more and more residential homes – and have become a fast favorite due to all their convenient benefits. Here’s a brief guide to some of the great benefits of using keyless entry locks at your property, as prepared by the experts here at Chicago Locksmiths!

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• Underrated Home Security Tips

  Posted on October 31st, 2019 0 Comments

  Home security isn’t a clear cut and simple procedure for everybody – rather, it’s a selection of custom approaches to your home that’s unique based on everyone’s individual home. Here’s a guide for some essential and underrated home security tips that every homeowner should keep in their mind, as prepared by the locksmith experts here at Chicago Locksmith.

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• 3 Fixes to Common Front Door Issues

  Posted on September 28th, 2019 0 Comments

  First impressions definitely matter as it relates to the appearance of your home. Any issues with your front door will surely be noticed by visitors to your home – or even passersby. If the front door isn’t functioning well or looking food, you may even have structural issues that extend far beyond cosmetic appearances. The good news, is that the majority of front door issues that affect homes can be easily remedied. Here’s some of the most common fixes for front door issues that may affect your home as prepared by the locksmith experts here at Chicago Locksmiths.

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• Specialty Utility Locks

  Posted on September 28th, 2019 0 Comments

  Utility locks are basically auxiliary locks, and can be pin tumbler, tubular, disk tumbler, wafer tumbler, electromechanical, and magnetic locks. They usually are made of a smaller cylinder lock that can be implemented in many different kinds of functions or considerations. Here’s a guide to all the different types of Specialty Utility Locks, as prepared by the experts here at Chicago Locksmiths.

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• Preventing Children from Getting Locked Inside Cars

  Posted on July 18th, 2019 0 Comments

  It’s every parent’s worst nightmare; a child getting locked inside a car can prove tragically deadly in a matter of minutes. It’s estimated that over 600 children have lost their lives by getting accidentally locked inside cars in the USA since the year 1990. Here’s a guide on how to prevent this awful occurance from happening, as prepared by the lock, safety, and security experts here at Chicago Locksmiths.

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• Failsafe Vs. Fail Secure Locks

  Posted on December 13th, 2018 0 Comments

  Failsafe and fail secure locks are two different types of hardware that get installed at buildings depending on their variety of security need. Here’s a guide to the difference between failsafe and fail secure locks, as provided by the lock installation experts at Chicago Locksmith. By ensuring that you have the proper door hardware in place, you will bolstering the security that your existing access control system provides you with.

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