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What to do When a Keyless Entry Isn’t Working

May 20, 2017
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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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Keyless Entry and Other Business Security

May 10, 2017

Whether you own a restaurant, a small tax filing service, or a high-tech startup, your business needs protection beyond that of a standard residential residence. A properly installed deadbolt, particularly when accompanied by a home security system, is a great way to keep your family and your home goods safe. However, most businesses call for a higher level of security than even that. If you own a business in the Panama City Beach and Destin areas, try some of these measures to increase the security on your business without hampering your employees. Rekeying Locks The first measure you can take to secure your business is one we suggest when moving into a new (or new to you) home as well: rekeying all the locks on…

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Insurance and Other Protection for your Vacation Rental

March 17, 2017

Owning a vacation rental in Florida seems like the ideal. You get a full-sized, spacious home that is all yours to do with as you choose and, as an added bonus, you can make extra money by renting it out when you aren’t using it! It feels like a win-win, right? While owning a vacation rental may be awesome for building happy family memories and earning some extra money, it’s not quite as straightforward and simple as it may appear to be. With a few extra upfront steps, however, it doesn’t have to be a chore to manage your vacation home, even if you live halfway across the country. At Destin Locksmithing, we know many of our customers are Panama City Beach vacation rental owners.…

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Is Your House a Smart Home?

March 10, 2017

Often, when most of us think of futuristic technology, we think about old shows like The Jetsons, in which everything is automated, the flying car folds down into a briefcase, and a full Thanksgiving dinner, complete with roast turkey, can be rehydrated from one small capsule. In such a technologically advanced age, there is so much we can do at the tips of our fingers with a smartphone or a tablet, but it still doesn’t feel like we’ve quite reached that nebulous stage where we actually live in The Future. Take a moment to think about what made the ideas of The Jetsons’ world so fascinating. Sure, we don’t have flying cars that fold into easy-to-carry briefcase size, but car manufacturers are close to the…

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