Does it ever feel like your front door lock is sticky? The lock itself might work (albeit stiffly), but when you insert your key inside, it’s almost as though there’s some kind of adhesive in there. Ideally, you would be able to disassemble your door lock and give each component a thorough cleaning, but you might not have the tools or knowledge to do this. So what generally causes a sticky lock, and what can you do about it?…
Read More »If you’re one of the 36% of Australians who believe their home is likely to be burgled in the next year, and you live in an apartment building, understanding who owns a master key, and why, is reassuring. You might think of a master key as a key that can open all of the doors in a building, but it’s actually a little more complicated than that. Master key set-ups can involve a number of keys and master keys, each capable of opening a different combination of locks.…
Read More »Moving into a new home is often an exciting experience for most homeowners. However, many usually forget one of the most important security measures to take when moving into a new home — changing the locks. Failure to change the old locks in your new property makes your home highly susceptible to burglary and break-ins. Before settling into your new home, it is essential to have a locksmith change all the locks.…
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