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Best Video Doorbells of 2020 – Locksmith Recommended

Video Doorbell Comparison – Which is the Best Video Doorbell? If you subscribe to the ACME Locksmith YouTube channel, you know that I love the Video Door bell I use on my home by Skybell and you’ve probably watched me unbox and install another favorite of mine, the EZVIZ. Here, I review 7 video doorbells available in 2020. My favorite video door bells for my customers are the ones that don’t require monthly fees to Read More

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What You Need to Know Before Buying New Locks

What You Need to Know Before Buying New Locks When you’ve made the decision to buy new locks for your home, there are some critical terms and measurements to know. This article explains what you need to know to replace door hardware successfully, the FIRST time. A locksmith shop or door hardware showroom will need these answers to choose the right versions of the door lock products you select in order to make a smooth Read More

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How to Lock Cabinet Doors

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 door to easily attach the lock to, and there is always ample surfaces in which to secure the latching component of the lock. This allows for several other products to be used to lock the cabinet door so you can Read More

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How to Install Drawer Locks

[DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS] Types of Drawer Locks We get calls all the time asking how to secure things like desk drawers, garage cabinets and other small cabinet spaces. In most situations, these aren’t needing to be anything robust, just something to keep honest people honest or maybe little kids away from where they ought not be prying. So the drawer locking solutions can run from the basic to the more advanced when security is indeed the primary Read More

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The Best Smart Lock of 2020

In our recent blog posts, The Best Smart Locks for AirBnB, and our 3 Best Home Electronic Deadbolts, we discussed some of our favorite home electronic locks. The difference between those two articles is that AirBnB and Home Rental Units require additional offsite monitoring capabilities that most home owners would like to have, but just didn’t really need to have. Yale Assure Connected by August Offsite electronic lock monitoring added expense, hardware components, and setup Read More

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Door Egress Requirements

What is Building Egress Code? “Egress” is a building term that refers to “a means or place of going out”. In other words, it’s an exit. Both commercial buildings and residential homes contain codes regarding the paths of egress. Any door that is along the path of exit (the egress path) is considered an Egress Door. That is, if someone needs to go through that door to exit the building, then that door is an Read More

Categories : Commercial Door Hardware & Security, Home Security & Locks, Safety & Security Blog

Are There Any Locks That Can’t be Picked?

Can Every Lock be Picked? We recently started our YouTube Channel where I discuss our favorite locks. Often we’re talking about the best locks for a specific function. Can Every Lock Be Picked?For example, “What’s the best lock to stop lock bumping,” What’s the best padlock to just keep honest people honest,” etc… We see a lot of comments about how a specific lock can be bypassed, “That lock can be picked using XYC….” or Read More

Categories : Home Security & Locks, Lock Bumping

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. Lock Grades Explained What is Lock Grade 3? Grade 3 Deadbolts are the Least Secure and NOT RecommendedLock grade 3 is the Read More

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How to Secure Home Windows

How to Secure Your Home Windows Against Break-ins Protect Windows from Burglars Adequate home security involves more than just your doors. While most break-ins occur through front, back, and garage entry ways, nearly a quarter of break-ins occur through windows. Most window lock systems, especially on older homes, were designed to protect against the elements of the outdoors–not an intruder–so improving the security of your windows is important. Despite the very basic fact that windows Read More

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How Much Does it Cost to Rekey House Locks?

How Much Does it Cost to Rekey A House Lock? House Rekey Just bought a home? Just tossed your roommate? Fired your cleaning crew or no longer need that house sitter? It’s time to rekey your locks! How much is a rekey? This post will give you the information you need to understand the rekeying process, and the costs associated with it. As the table below shows, the cost to rekey a lock in a Read More

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