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What comes to mind when you think of your home's exterior and elements that boost curb appeal? 

If you're like most people, it's the siding of the house, the style of the windows and door, the landscaping, or even the roof. The household locks may not be the first element that most would think of, but choosing the right type can also significantly enhance the front of your home. 

Plus, residential locks secure homes against malicious intrusion, so choosing a lock with impressive safety features can boost the value of your house. 

Use these tips to find the perfect lock and hardware for your home.

In 2020, Canada had an estimated 137,516 burglaries. Imagine losing thousands or even millions of dollars over theft?

The good news is that it can be prevented.

Every business wants to safeguard its property. The best way to do that is to incorporate a master key system. Keep on reading to learn more about what it is and how it can enhance the security of your property.

Door locks are designed to keep our homes and businesses safe, but they can sometimes be a source of frustration. If you’ve ever had to replace or repair a door lock, you know how frustrating and time-consuming it can be. Although they are quite robust mechanisms, locks can still get damaged, worn out, and sometimes just not doing their job.

In this article, we explore and discuss the most common issues with door locks and how to fix them. Keep on reading to learn more.

Every business owner knows that security is important. A key component of this is the security of your business’s property, assets and people. If your business has been broken into, or if an employee has been hurt on the job, it can severely damage the bottom line. To protect your facility, you need to ensure that it is properly secured at all times.

But do you know the best way to improve your security?

A good locksmith can help keep your business secure. But most people don't realize the scope of services a commercial locksmith can offer. 

Want to learn more about the ways locksmiths can help your business? Read on for five ways a professional can help keep your property safe!

Did you recently purchase a new home, experienced a burglary, or want to feel safer at night? Then it may be time to hire a professional locksmith in Toronto.

Locksmiths need a solid understanding of locks in order to solve all of your issues efficiently and reliably. Furthermore, they need to be reliable and trustworthy workers–it's not every day that you allow a stranger to work on the mechanisms of your door!

With this in mind, read on to learn our top three reasons why working with a Toronto locksmith is your best bet for lock safety!

In Canada, the rate of home invasions has remained stable because people continue to lock their doors. But what do you do when you accidentally keep yourself out instead of intruders? Whether you get locked out of your home or vehicle, a lockout service can help you.

Read on to learn about four things you can do the next time you are locked out.

Closing on your new home still comes with a variety of tasks, from repainting walls, scrubbing floors, and moving in your furniture. However, there's one task that you need to prioritize above every other–rekeying locks.

If you don't rekey locks as soon as possible, realtors and previous owners may still be able to access your property. Even worse, those keys could get lost and end up in the wrong hands if they have your address on them.

Read on to learn how to rekey locks and why it's so important for your own peace of mind.

You probably don't think much about your home's locks until something starts going wrong with them. They stick, or the key doesn't catch the way it used to. Worse, you see the beginning of rust and corrosion.

What do you do at that point? Easy, you call a locksmith! Follow along with the article to know when you should call your locksmith!