The topic of garage door security is one of the most important and yet most overlooked matters out there. Without proper education about this issue, and without the proper security installed, a garage door becomes a weak link in home
Fooling the Foe It’s clear that there are many options for home security. Among those who are impressed with the variety, there are still some who would prefer to go without. The reason for this kind of a decision is
Exiting Safely “Suddenly I felt that I was treading upon someone lying on the stairs and I cried in horror to those behind, ‘Keep back, keep back! There’s someone down. It was no use… I passed slowly over and
Addressing the common questions Should I enroll my child in self-defense classes? You can’t go wrong with self-defense. Enrolling your child, or children in classes will, of course, benefit them in many ways and will lower their chances
Child safety inside of the home is a common topic addressed in several different ways. The most common area of conversation about this topic is in the way of “Baby proofing the home”. Yes, it’s important to baby proof your
“That really depends on how important the lock is to you. If you want to use the lock again, I would recommend calling a locksmith.” –LPI Locksmith There are several ways to open a padlock without the assistance of
It’s true that property theft has decreased over the years, however, bike theft has actually increased. It seems that bikes have become a more common sport, and are being used for transportation purposes as the cities continue to grow. This
Securing your backyard is a big deal, especially when you consider the furniture you may have, bikes, the tools you use to maintain your yard, fire pits, gazebos, and the overall safety of your household. Yards are appealing to thieves
The tiny home movement began several years ago around 2013, and the manufacturing of these homes is rapidly increasing. Tiny homes are used for numerous reasons, some for vacations, others to live in permanently, and still others for studios or
There are a number of reasons this could happen: Could be that the battery died Make sure you know the kind of battery required for your key fob (occasionally it will be engraved on the back.
Most (if not all) of us have reached a point in our lives where we’ve needed to contact a professional locksmith. Could be that keys were locked in the house, locks needed to be rekeyed, security needed to be installed,
How to keep safe during a disaster Through the chaos of an emergency, disaster is birthed. There is no doubt that the two go hand in hand. In the unlikely case of a mass power outage, earthquake or other
College years are undoubtedly some of the best years of life (hopefully). It’s exciting to embark on a new journey away from home. Rules and regulations are less. Curfew is later, and life seems greater. For most of us who
“One house fire is one too many. Every household needs a functioning fire alarm.” -Locksmith Plus, Inc. The USFA reports 50 house fire fatalities in the US between the dates of January 1st, 2017 and July 11th, 2017. All
The key to maintaining efficient home security is awareness. In modern times it’s very easy to get caught up in the daily rush, stressing to get to the business meeting, the football game, the parent-teacher conference, etc. The point is
“Keys have certainly been updated, but these keys will never be outdated.” -LPI There
“Slow down, and SEE the big picture.” How to use your smartphone smartly
