The Warning Signs of Imminent Lock Failure

18 December 2017
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It may seem that a malfunctioning door lock occurs overnight, but this is not the truth. In most cases, your door lock gradually succumbs to the wear of heavy usage, until the components finally give out. However, since people do not usually pay much attention to their locks as long as they can gain access to their premises, the symptoms of looming doom tend to be ignored. Thus, you may find yourself faced with a lockout situation that would have you scrambling for an emergency locksmith. Read More

Home Safety: Understanding Locking Options for Gun Safes

20 October 2017
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Weapons such as pistols, shotguns and rifles in the home can pose significant safety risks to the residents. Therefore, it is imperative for you to purchase a safe for your firearms. This containment will control access to the guns by your family and protect the pieces from intruders. Besides, you can use the same space to protect other valuable items in your residence. When looking for an appropriate safe, there are some crucial factors that you must consider. Read More

Weathering The Storm: How To Have Your Storm Windows Repaired After Damaging Weather

25 August 2017
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Australia's weather is knwon for many reasons, but predictability is not one of them, and protecting your home against frequent rainstorms, thunderstorms and even dust clouds is a keen concern for many homeowners. Consequently, many homes are fitted with storm windows -- these effective defenses essentially consist of a supplementary pane of glass fitted to the inside or outside of your regular windows, and provide an added layer of protection between the inside of your home and the stresses of inclement weather. Read More

Why you really should call a locksmith today

11 July 2017
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Many people don't think about calling a locksmith until they are locked out of their home and need to gain access. In truth, there are many services that your local locksmith can offer, one of the most important being to change all your locks after you move into a new home. Why change your home locks? After you move home you probably have many different things on your mind. You need to unpack all of your belongings. Read More

How to Remove a Broken Key from Your Ignition

25 May 2017
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You pull into your driveway, turn off your engine, go to remove your key from the ignition... and it snaps. Stay calm - this isn't the end of the world. It's common for car keys to break, and they're usually fairly easy to remove. We've listed three methods for removing the broken part of your key below. The one you choose will depend on the tools you have available and the type of key you're attempting to remove. Read More

Protecting Things Close to Your Heart: Keys, Locks and Safes

About Me

Our lives are full of things and people that we love, and if you're like me, you probably want to wrap your children in bubble wrap and ensure that a thief never takes possessions from your home or cash from your business. To secure all of that, locks, keys and, of course, the right safe can be essential, but it's hard to know where to start. This blog is here to help. Welcome to my corner of the internet. My name is Kim, and as a mum, a homeowner and a small business owner, I deal with securing things close to my heart on a daily basis. In this blog, I'm going to include posts on a range of topics from choosing, to buying, to using locks, keys and safes. I hope these ideas keep you and yours a bit safer.