Accidentally locking your keys in your car with children or pets inside can be a stressful and dangerous event, especially during the heat of summer. Even in cooler conditions, the health of your children and pets can be threatened. In this week’s Redlands Lock and key blog post, we discuss what to do if you happen to accidentally lock your keys in your car with pets or children inside. Redlands…Read More
It may not feel like it with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak still sweeping across the nation, but we are rapidly approaching the busiest time of year for real estate transactions. In the next couple of months, families across the nation will be selling their homes and snapping up properties — many of them in an attempt to get the family moved and settled before the next school year begins, …Read More
Restaurants have always been harder to protect through physical security measures because of the number of guests and staff that come and go each day. Like retail stores — but more — restaurants have a number of unique security concerns that require equally unique solutions. Whether you run a small cafe, a bustling bar, or a 24-hour eatery, restaurant owners everywhere understand how complicat…Read More
As COVID-19, or the coronavirus, spreads more rapidly across California (and the rest of the country), there are a lot of questions that we don’t have the answers to. After all, this is an unprecedented pandemic and that means scientists are scrambling to find answers about the virus itself while the rest of us are struggling to figure out how to adjust to the myriad changes happening in our liv…Read More
Do you know a neighbor with some wild-sounding story about getting ripped off by a locksmith? It’s sad to say that those instances are more common than you might expect — but they weren’t ripped off by a locksmith, they were caught up in a scam. Locksmithing is one of the most frequently scammed industries out there, especially in states that do not require a license to operate as a locksm…Read More
If you’ve ever stayed at a hotel, you’ve undoubtedly seen a keyless entry lock. How handy is it to just insert or swipe a little plastic card to gain access to your room? Even better, for all that convenience, you still get some pretty great security for anything kept in your borrowed space. Keyless entry locks like those aren’t just for hotels and other businesses anymore! You can easily …Read More
We often say that if something has a lock and key, the best source of help is going to be your local locksmith. After all, who better to get you taken care of than the professionals who know the ins and outs of a huge variety of locks and types of keys? What most people don’t realize, however, is that our lock and key expertise extends beyond the doors on your home or business. Not only can we h…Read More
When you lock your keys in the car, it’s pretty obvious what you need to do. Calling your local locksmith means expedient, experienced service so you can get back in your vehicle and carry on with your day. But an automotive locksmith can do a whole lot more than just provide emergency unlocking services. Here are some of the other ways we can help keep your car safe and secure: Car Key Rep…Read More
In this day and age, home security is a major concern -- especially for anyone living near a major city, like we do here in Redlands. But the most high-tech security system is only as good as the hardware that secures each door and window. Before you start worrying about upgrading to a fancier home-security system or installing cameras throughout your home, take it back to the basics. When was the…Read More
It’s a sad fact, but the locksmith industry is one of the most-frequently scammed industries out there. This is awful because a well-trained locksmith provides some of the best options to help keep your home secure and your family safe. We know you’re giving us access to your home and/or vehicle, often at times that you’re particularly vulnerable. If you’re looking for a local locksmith, h…Read More