When you buy a home, one of the first tasks you should do as a homeowner is change all the locks. It is simply a matter of home security as you simply cannot be sure who may still have a copy of the keys. The previous homeowners may have forgotten about the spare keys they…
Even a front entry door that looks secure might actually be vulnerable. When you take a look at home break-in statistics, you quickly see why front door security is so important. There are several approaches you can take to improve your front door security, but the best is a layered approach. First Lock & Security…
When moving into a new home, one of the very first things you should take care of is changing or rekeying the locks. Not only will changing or rekeying the locks secure your new premises, but it will also provide you with the peace of mind you desire. Even if your realtor informs you that…
Business owners and managers need to always remain vigilant to the dangers that may inflict their businesses. Whereas most will do whatever it takes to ensure the safety of their staff and business premises, some fail to take care of some important basics like secure locks. Today, First Lock & Security Technologies outlines some of…
Locks keep our homes, businesses, people, pets, assets and possessions safe from intruders, criminals, and unwanted guests. We rely on them every day and it is a serious problem when they don’t perform correctly. Lock failures have the potential to result in lock-ins, lockouts, and the uncertainty and stress of knowing that your residential or…
Does this scenario sound familiar? You have lived in your home for many years but haven’t changed the locks since you moved in. Over time, you lost the original keys that came with your lock and as a result, you have made many duplicate house keys along the way. Unfortunately, when duplicating a duplicate key…
When it’s time to sell your house, it can be a stressful prospect indeed. In addition to decluttering, packing, deep cleaning and staging your home for potential buyers, the thought of having strangers walk through your residence can be extremely daunting as it opens up your family to potential security risks. First Lock & Security…
Vacation homes generate specific security concerns for homeowners. Firstly, unoccupied homes are more likely to be targeted by burglars and secondly, if the vacation home is rented, this creates other new threats. First Lock & Security Technologies offers some helpful tips to improve the security of your vacation home below. Home Security Assessment To improve…
Everyone has important documents and other items they need to safeguard and protect from being lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed. A home safe is one of the most effective and convenient ways to protect valuables such as emergency cash, important documents and jewelry for example. But what type of safe is best for your needs?…
One of the most frequently asked questions by homeowners is whether it is possible to use the same keys for different locks on their homes. The common response is yes but whether this is the right decision for you and your home is whole other question! First Lock & Security Technologies delves further into this…
