Category: Home Locks
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Locksmith’s Top Pick: 2024’s Best Combination Padlock
Our Favorite Combination Lock Combination padlocks are notorious for being less secure than other types of padlocks, but for locking up bikes and such for short periods of time, the combination padlock is really one of the best and easiest options. But for keeping things secure for long periods of time, most combination padlocks fail…
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How to Reset a Yale Smart Lock
Note. This reset procedure works on all Yale electronic locks including the lever locks, such as the Yale NexTouch. However, accessing the reset button is a bit different for locks other than the YRD226, YRD216 and YRD256. When to Reset Your Yale Lock Having a Yale smart lock on your home can offer a lot…
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How to Factory Reset Schlage Lock
Schlage makes several several smart locks and the factory reset procedure for Schlage locks depends on which lock you have. We discuss the most common factory procedures to reset Schlage locks for each of their electronic deadbolts. It can be difficult to tell one Schlage electronic smart deadbolt from another, especially because they also come…
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How to Rekey a Lock to Match an Existing Key
Determine if the Lock can be Rekeyed to Existing Key | Key compatible lock brands | Rekeying Options | How to Rekey a Lock Can You Rekey Your Lock to Match Your Existing Key Say you’ve bought a home, but there are one or two locks in the home that work off of a different…
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Best Ways to Lock Cabinet Doors
Cam Locks | Double Door Locks | Electronic Cabinet Locks | Magnetic Cabinet Locks | Plunger Locks | Showcase Locks In our article “How to Lock Drawers” we discussed several types of locks that also lend themselves well to locking cabinet doors. The nice part about cabinet door locks is that there is always a…
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Egress Door Requirements
What is an Egress Door? | Egress Requirements | Possible Egress Exceptions | Where to Find Door Codes | Residential Egress Door Requirements What is an Egress Door? “Egress” is a building term that refers to “a means or place of going out”. In other words, it’s an exit. Commercial exit door requirements exist to…
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Lock Grading – ANSI Lock Grades Explained
Lock Grades 1 2 3 Explained The ANSI lock grading system was developed to setup a standard testing procedure to measure the strength and durability of a lock. The ANSI lock grade system provides an indication as to the quality of the lock being purchased. The system is composed of three lock grades. What is…
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How to Secure Home Windows
How Burglars Break In | Install DIY Security Film | Install Locks to Prevent Forced Opening | Limit the Craw Through Area | Add Visual Deterrents Secure Home Windows Against Break-ins Adequate home security involves more than just your doors. While most break-ins occur through front, back, and garage entryways, nearly a quarter of break-ins…
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How Much Does it Cost to Rekey a House?
Cost Table | Is it Cheaper to Rekey Locks or Replace Them? | Cost to Rekey Locks in Phoenix? | Why It’s Cheaper at a Locksmith Shop | Detailed Cost Breakdown | Pricing Variable | Cost to Rekey Other Types of Locks | FAQ Cost to Rekey A Home Just bought a home? Just tossed…
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Yale Assure Connect by August Smart Lock Review
Product Highlights | Detailed Review | Upgradable to WIFI | Keyless Version | Lock Control & Monitoring | What’s in the Box | Comparison to Other Locks | Video Review Overview of the Yale Assure Connect by August (CBA) lock The Yale Assure Smart lock is ACME Locksmith’s favorite smart lock. It is a BHMA…