SAFE LOCK BLOG
Home security is something that’s probably always a concern, at least distantly, for any homeowner. After all, that’s where loved ones sleep soundly and treasured possessions are stored for safekeeping. Because our homes are the primary defense for both people and things of importance, every door, window, and lock matters. At Destin Locksmith, we understand that your home’s security is a priority. We regularly get asked whether a home security system is really necessary and, more than that, if they really work the way advertisers promise. If you’re thinking about getting a home security system, here’s what you need to know: Protecting Your Home The primary function of a home security system is, obviously, to protect your home. To do so, however, there are a…
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Keyless entry systems add a level of convenience to both homes and vehicles that make us wonder how we managed to get by without them. After all, how nice is it to be able to click a button or enter a code to open a door? From a purely convenient standpoint, keyless entry is great for those days that we try to carry too many things at once and don’t have time to dig through bags to find keys—or for those who habitually lose keys or lock them somewhere inaccessible. And, as locksmiths, when we talk about keyless entry systems, we’re usually talking about those handy numbered keypad door locks that we regularly install on residential homes. However, it’s important to remember another set of…
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Most of us have locked our keys in the car at least once in our life—or maybe had a toddler help us lose the keys under a seat. And, if you’ve ever done an internet search for something like “locked keys in car” or “pop a lock,” you’ve seen how many options there are that promise to get you into your vehicle quickly, easily, and without the help of an auto locksmith. Of course, if you’ve looked into those methods at all, you’ll notice a recurring theme: they all call for specialized tools or household items that most of us don’t tend to carry around on a day-to-day basis. If you’ve managed to lock your keys in the car, even if you happen to be…
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Every time the news reports on a home robbery, a car break-in, a string of vandalism in the area, and so on, it’s easy to let worry seep in. Given how often the nightly news focuses on all that’s going wrong, not what’s going well, it can be immensely easy to get overwhelmed by levels of worry that just keep rising. And when worry threatens to overwhelm, so many of us often give in to a stronger reaction than we would when not full of paranoid worry. Unfortunately, many businesses out there will feed that paranoia in order to sell you things you may or may not need—one of the most frequent options, of course, being a monitored home security system. As experienced locksmiths, the…
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Home is where the heart is, or so the saying goes. But it’s also the place most of us consider the safest for ourselves and our families, as well as where all of your treasured memories and valuables are kept. So of course one of the questions locksmiths get asked time and time again is, “How do we make our home safer?” Of course, a high-tech, monitored home security system is a great way to deter opportunistic thieves, but we know that not everyone has the budget for that. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to further secure your home against break-ins, and it all starts with your locks. Picking a Lock The standard lock is what is called a 4-pin lock. This…
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When it comes to lock security, just about any lock that requires a key—and many that don’t—can easily become a target for opportunists and thieves. And thanks to online stores, it can be easy to discreetly acquire a lock picking kit or the tools necessary for lock bumping. At Destin Locksmithing, our aim is to help you protect your Panama City Beach or Destin home. Here are a few ways you can help protect your home against lock picking and bumping: What is Lock Bumping? Much like lock picking, lock bumping is a method of opening a lock without the specified key. The problem with both lock picking and lock bumping is that they leave little to no evidence that it has happened. The difference…
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Home is usually where we keep the things most valuable to us—whether it’s priceless art, precious memories, or anything in between. And since so many valuable things get stored at home, we all make an effort to secure our homes as best as possible. Now think about the number of assets you have at your business. Are you making the same level of effort to protect your business and all the assets kept there? At Destin Locksmithing, we want you to feel that your business is as secure as your home, if not more. Here are a few steps you can take to ensure your business is protected from opportunists and thieves. Business Theft Runs Rampant One of the biggest problems across the board for…
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The remote keyless entry system for cars has been a standard feature for almost 30 years, long enough that it’s hard to imagine our lives without this convenience. Think about it for a moment – how often have you beeped your key fob at your car through a window or across the parking lot because you forgot to lock the doors? In the more modern iterations, you don’t even need to turn a key in the ignition to start the engine or remove the transponder from your pocket or purse to unlock the car doors. So, of course, it’s immensely noticeable when your car’s transponder key battery dies and you lose those conveniences you expect. How Transponders Work Every electronic key fob has a very…
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When it comes to home security, you want to keep your loved ones, your pets, and all your treasured memories as safe as possible. An average of two million break-ins happen a year, according to the Bureau of Justice, which means there is ample reason to do what you can to protect your home. As we discussed in a previous blog, home security systems are a great way to protect your home for multiple reasons – in fact, in many instances, just the presence of a home security system was enough to steer a burglar away from a home and, sometimes, even deterred them from breaking in to neighboring homes. If you’re thinking about getting an alarm system installed in your home, the biggest battle…
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How often have you had to call a locksmith out to your home (or an auto locksmith out to your car) because you inadvertently left your keys at home or locked them somewhere unreachable? For so many people across the country, keyless entry and keyless ignition vehicles have become a blessing because you can simply toss your keys into your purse or pocket and get going. Well, if you’re one of those people who relies on your keyless ignition to keep from calling the auto locksmith every few weeks, why haven’t you invested in a keyless entry system for your home? If you’ve been keeping up with the Destin Locksmithing blog, you’ve probably noticed that we’re big fans of keyless door locks. With a keyless…
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