Whenever it comes to your home or business, security is one of your main priorities. You need to know that your business, or those that you love, are safe within its walls. When deciding on what type of locks and keys to use, the options can seem limitless and overwhelming as you try to make…
The locks on your home or business are what give you the security and peace of mind that you need throughout the day. This is why you don’t want just anybody to be working on them. While it is important to choose someone that is licensed, bonded and insured, there is a way to know…
More and more people are turning to automation for their homes, and this includes their locks. There are several ways you can completely control your home from the ease of your smart phone. Smart locks are one way that you can simplify life while still getting the security that everyone wants for their home. First…
If you are a realtor working for a buyer or seller to purchase or sell a home, one of your goals is to provide guidance. You are always working in the best interest of your clients during this process. One thing that should be a priority for you is the locking systems on the homes…
When you buy a new home, it can be an exciting adventure. As it marks a new chapter in your life, whether you are a first-time home purchaser, investing in an upgrade to a bigger home, or simply relocating; it can be a rollercoaster ride and hard to organize and execute the way we imagined.…
A major concern to most people is keeping their home or possibly their commercial building secure. Fortunately there is a grading system for locks, much like many products available to the general public. It can be important to know how the grading system works when considering the deadbolts to your castle or the locks to…
In the world we live in today, parents send their kids to school and are worried that their children aren’t safe while they spend their time there. This seems like such an injustice. Parents should be able to send their kids to school with all the confidence in the world that their child will be…
State-of-the-art equipment like high-tech cameras, motion detectors, and alarm systems are often the first thoughts when people consider their business security. Where these supplements are ideal, the true security of any commercial business starts at the locks. The doors should be the first deterrent to potential intruders of your property. Today, we at First Lock…
When you buy a new home, have seen renters come and go, given a key or two to home improvement contractors or have had someone recently move out of your home, you may wonder if someone out there has a key you are not aware of. Many are surprised to learn that an estimated 65%…
Security runs the gamut from physical to personal, and from passive to active. Commercial buildings are subject to vandalism, burglary and industrial espionage. Homeowners are at risk from burglary and home evasion. Home invasion is where the bad guys force their way in when you or your loved ones are still at home. Robbery is…
