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How long does it take for a locksmith to come out

Many questions may arise while calling a locksmith for the first time. If you lost your car keys or locked out of your house, the first question on your mind is, how quickly will the locksmith be here?

As a dispatcher for over eight years, I have fielded numerous customer calls and serve as the most effective contact person for the technician. My job is to anticipate the customer's concerns and make sure they are resolved while helping the technician achieve a solution for you as quickly as possible. Over the years all the experience I have gained matching technicians with customers has taught me everything needed to make the customers' experience, the best possible.

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10 Accessories That Make Your Property Safer

We all know that a door that’s adequately installed with high-quality locks is the primary ingredient for exceptional security. What if there was more you can do to increase that protection at a low cost, would you? Adding door hardware accessories while replacing your locks may spice up your door’s security.

There are many door lock accessories, which exist in the market, that provide that extra layer of added protection. Let us discuss some of these products in detail, what they are and what do each accomplish.

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How to change a door lock

Knowing how to change a lock is a valuable life skill to have. The reasons for changing a lock can be numerous and range from just replacing an older lock that is suffering from wear and tear to replacing a deadbolt because a person you no longer trust has a key (an embittered lover or an ex-roommate). Also, who of us have never lost a set of keys? For these reasons, being able to change a deadbolt yourself gives you peace of mind and saves you a few bucks. Keep in mind, if the reason for changing your lock is any sort of malfunction, you can troubleshoot it first and see if you can make it work better without replacing the lock. While changing the lock does require some skill, you don’t have to be a professional handyman to be able to do this. In this article, we will walk you through changing a single cylinder deadbolt step by step.

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