Most homeowners check the deadbolt before bed and call it a night. But windows are the entry point burglars count on being ignored. Builder-grade window latches do little more than hold the sash closed. They are not designed to resist forced entry, and they are rarely...
It always seems to happen at the worst time. You are rushing out in the morning or finally home after a long day, and the key snaps in the lock or right in your hand. Knowing what to do next can mean the difference between a quick fix and a full lockout. All Around...
When a forced entry happens, the door jamb is usually what gives way first, not the lock itself. A strong lock mounted in a weak frame is only as good as the weakest point in the system. At All Around Locksmiths, we have been helping Northeast Indiana homeowners close...
Most property owners do not think about key duplication until it becomes a problem. A spare key goes to a contractor or tenant, copies get made without permission, and suddenly there is no way to know how many keys exist for a building. Understanding key duplication...
A storm rolls through Auburn on a February night. A family member arrives home late to find the front door lock frozen solid, no spare key within reach, and no clear plan for what to do next. In DeKalb County, where winters are hard and distances between neighbors can...
A missing key has a way of turning a normal morning into a stressful one fast. You check every pocket, every drawer, every surface near the door, and still nothing. Most Fort Wayne homeowners have been there, and while it feels like a small problem, misplaced house...
