Mobile Locksmith Winnetka

Locks and keys are much more diverse and complicated than most people think they are – similar to the locksmith profession itself. Most people’s knowledge of locks goes no further than the basic locks they have on their doors at home, and the keys on their cars. Technological advances have become widespread over the last few decades in a wide variety of areas, and the lock industry is no exception. The lock industry today contains many different types of locks, ranging from the most basic of door locks to intricately complicated electronic access systems.    Mobile Locksmith Winnetka in Winnetka, Illinois, offers all sorts of residential and commercial lock systems, and uses only the finest brands to install them. They are available 24 hours a day for any of your security-related needs. Let’s take a closer look at some of your options in the lock department – not only at   our specific company,   but also in the industry as a whole.   You are sure t...

Security is among the top three concerns for most homebuyers – with the others being location and price – but it is often forgotten in the upheaval and excitement of actually moving in. It is important to ensure that you will feel safe from the outset, and that your newly relocated belongings will also be secure, says Shaun Rademeyer, CEO of BetterLife Home Loans. The bond originator provides following security tips for new owners: ·         Change the locks. Before you move into your new place, replace all the existing exterior locks and make sure you have all the keys. You never know who the previous owners might have given a spare key to, so it’s best to start fresh. ·         Double check that all sliding doors and all windows fit well within their frames and have sturdy burglar bars or security gates. You may also want to fit additional anti-lift devices to sliding doors, and install additional safet...

This month’s crime prevention article will focus on a property crime that we often see an increase in around the summer months- residential burglary. Burglary is defined by the Seattle Police Department as: when someone enters physical property, not his or her own, without permission, with the intent to commit a crime. Theft is defined as: whenever property is taken. For law enforcement there is a difference between burglary and theft and when you report a crime to 9-1-1 or to a Seattle Police Officer, the language you use makes a difference! The Seattle Police Department distinguishes between two types of burglary- residential and non-residential. Residential burglary refers to the theft occurring in a dwelling, other than a vehicle (such as a private home or apartment) and non-residential burglary refers to the theft occurring in a commercial or non-residential building (such as a grocery store or clothing store). When it comes to helpful prevention techniques for residenti...

A lock is the last line of defense to protect unattended valuables, so it should be taken seriously. It’s easy to believe the saying that “locks keep honest people honest” by creating a high barrier of entry and discouraging opportunistic criminals. While there’s truth to that statement, the physical security of the lock you buy does matter. Not all locks are created equal — there’s a reason Fort Knox isn’t securing its gold with $10 locks from Walmart. We’ve previously addressed this subject when we showed that a MasterLock padlock can be opened by simply tapping it with a hard object. This goes to show that buying quality locks is important, since it can mean the difference between a skilled criminal bypassing it in seconds or risking capture as he struggles with its complex mechanism. YouTube lock expert BosnianBill summarizes how to choose a high-security lock in the video below. Here are some of the key factors he recommends considering: Number of pins — a 7-pin lock is...