By Angie’s List Movie heroes and villains alike have used keyless locks and keypads for decades to protect their secret lairs. Once a gadget only seen on the big screen, these keyless systems are now widely available for the...
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By Staff Door locks are the first line of defense against crooks and intruders. The front door is one of the most Common Burglar Entry Points, so using Effective Locks To Secure Your Doors is extremely important. So, how...
By Security Magazine Your access control system might hold the key to a stronger building management system (BMS), and more manufacturers are beginning to integrate their systems with building automation to create value for the end user, according to...
If you find yourself locked out, don’t panic. Ideally, you’ll already have given a spare house key to a trusted neighbor or friend for just such an occurrence. But if not, here are a few things to try: Step...
By Monique Seitz-Davis You can outsmart a burglar. Consider these anecdote from 2014. Two Minnesota men were robbing a car repair shop when one of the thieves accidentally pocket-dialed 911. As you can imagine, this butt-dial inadvertently provided dispatch...
By Laura E. Hilton Consider Covering Your Doors Most people love the natural light and view their sliding glass doors and French doors let in, but sometimes it’s those very views that make the doors unsafe. They offer a wide-ranging...
By Andreas Chavez Provide daily maintenance Don’t expect your commercial doors and locks to last for years, especially without only little to no maintenance. If you notice that your locks are not working properly or not working completely at...
By Howstuffworks So you think you could pick a lock? Prove it in our Lock Picking Quiz. While it’s difficult to protect your home from professional thieves, most home burglaries are done by amateurs. These thieves are more easily...
By Staff It’s that time of year again when northerners come our way to wait out the cold weather. While your first thought after leaving the cold climate might be about the sunshine and beaches you’ll be able to...
By Dummies Many people put up with the aggravation of a sticking door lock for years. Ironically, by cleaning and oiling them, you can fix most locks in a matter of minutes. Fixing a few stubborn locks might involve...