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| Winter 2006 |
Newsletter # 1 |
First of all, I want to thank you for visiting our new web
site! Welcome!
About every quarter, I will be talking about various aspects
of Locksmithing. Topics I feel are important to you as a homeowner,
and citizen. Keeping your Security as a top priority.
Home Security
One of the most important things
on my list, is the Security of my house! I want to know that
when I sleep, or when away,
that my family, house, and contents, are safe.
So with that
in mind, here are some tidbits that can accomplish the above: (1) Make sure you have proper
Security on all outside perimeter doors. I prefer a Locking
door handle,
and a Deadbolt, on each
door. That is two locks that Mr Thief has to compromise! The
Deadbolt should have a one inch throw, and long screws, that
go into the header at the strike plate. A security screen door
is perfect added security, because now he has four locks to
worry about. Plus, security screen doors are installed on the
outside, which makes them very hard to kick in! Be sure to
get a heavy screen door! I have seen some that you pull across
the door…..Anyone could just walk thru that!!
If you
do not have a deadbolt on each door, get one! The expense
is nominal, and we install them for a modest price.
Make sure all your windows have good secure locks on them!
As a standard rule, if you can shake them, and they move
around, they can be compromised. You can ad clamp-on window
locks for
around $1.00 each.
Make sure your sliding door is secure.
Same as a window, if you can move it around, it is not
secure! Adding a pin
on the
inside, can improve the security. A stick put into the
inside track can also help. (2) There is a high percentage of residential
burglaries that take place with a Key! How does that Happen?
Well, somebody
had a key!!! I would never move into a new house, without having
it “Re-Keyed.” Prior tenants, pool service, neighbors
,lawn guy, house cleaning, kid’s friends, builders, real
estate personnel, all have had a key to your house! Do you
trust all of them??? Most houses can be re-keyed for less than
$100.00 . Why take the risk? Call us, and we will set you up
with an appointment! Also, never give your keys to anyone!
Some thieves can just look at your key, and remember the cuts!
Anyone can buy a key machine…..
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