Posts Tagged ‘keyless door locks’
Debunking The “Do Not Duplicate” Myth
In your lifetime, you’ve probably seen at least one key stamped “Do Not Duplicate” or “No Replications.” They are most prevalent for key sets handed out by property managers or rental companies for apartments or other rental properties. And, unfortunately for renters, those companies like to charge an arm and a leg to replace a…
Read MoreKeyless Entry Types
In our Destin Locksmithing blogs, we’ve mentioned a time or two all the myriad uses for keyless entry, as well as the benefits they can bring to your home, vacation rental, or business. As a quick refresher, keyless entry locks are, generally speaking, a replacement for both knob and deadbolt (or just the deadbolt) and…
Read MoreWhy Hire a Locksmith?
Even after buying that shiny new lockpicking kit off the internet – which you may want to avoid because it’s only questionably legal in most states – to try to crack open that old safe you have. It may be fun to bring out your inner lockpicking-spy, but this isn’t the movies and most of…
Read MoreUnexpected Services a Locksmith Does
It happens to all of us at one time or another – you’re running late, turn the lock on the doorknob, and rush to work before you’re counted tardy. It’s not until getting home that night that you realize your house keys are sitting just inside the door on their handy little hook. Or, even…
Read MoreInsurance and Other Protection for your Vacation Rental
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…
Read MoreIs Your House a Smart Home?
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…
Read MoreHow Locksmithing Works
When you lock yourself out of your house or apartment accidentally, your first thought is probably to check and see if you happened to leave a window open or if you can somehow climb that trellis to reach your second story patio and go in the back door. If you didn’t accidentally leave a window…
Read MoreHow Keyless Entry Works
One of the most interesting recent features developed for new cars recently was the advent of keyless entry and keyless ignition. In new cars, physical keys have become a backup measure in case the battery in the key fob dies, not to actually allow entry or start a car. It sounds a little bit like…
Read MoreKeyless Entry For Your Vacation Home
We know it’s a bit cliche, but Florida has gained the reputation as a vacationer’s paradise for a reason! We have gorgeous beaches, delicious restaurants, and plenty of attractions to enjoy whether you’re in Panama City Beach, Destin, or elsewhere. Of course, with the advent of websites like VRBO (Vacation Rental By Owner) and AirBnB,…
Read MoreWelcome to the Destin Locksmithing Blog!
Locks are important! Despite their small size, they can have a big impact. They’re the way you keep your belongings, family, employees, and structures safe, but they are often overlooked until something goes wrong. The locks on your home or business can have a major impact on security; yes, even more than a security camera…
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