Home security
5 situations when you need lock repair
Sticking keys, broken keys, sagging doors and break-in damage: when a repair is enough and when it isn't.
Locksmith advice and guides – page 2
Plain-English guides on lockouts, keys, locks and security for homes, cars and businesses in Monrovia.
Home security
Why deadbolt locks matter for home security
How deadbolts work, which type to choose, and the small strike-plate upgrade most homes are missing.
Home security
5 reasons to replace your existing locks
Rekeying solves who has a key. Replacing solves worn, weak or damaged hardware. Here's when to do which.
Home security
Why you should rekey your locks when you move
You don't know how many keys to your new home exist. Rekeying fixes that for far less than new locks.
Keys
Getting keys made: locksmith or hardware store?
A kiosk copy is fine for some keys. For others, a worn original or a restricted key needs a locksmith.
Keys
10 locksmith services every property owner should know
From lockouts to master keys and safe openings: ten services that come in handy sooner or later.
Business
Why it's safer to call a pro for a business lockout
Forcing a commercial door costs more than the call-out. Here's what a professional does instead, and how to prevent the next one.
Business
Keyless entry locks for businesses
Keypad, card and fingerprint locks let you change access without chasing keys. Here's when they make sense.
Business
Locked out of a file cabinet? What to do
Lost key, jammed lock or a cabinet full of documents you need today: how cabinet lockouts are handled.
Locked out or need a lock changed?
Call for an estimate. The price is confirmed before any work begins.