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Here at SOS Locksmith, we proudly perform lock change service for many residential and commercial clients everywhere from the City to the Suburbs. In this blog post, some of our expert lock change and lock repair technicians will detail some … Continue reading
Commercial properties require high quality locks that can help protect their employees and assets, ensuring their safety. However, sometimes commercial locks simply need to be replaced. In this blog post, the expert commercial locksmith team here at SOS Locksmith will … Continue reading
Professional locksmiths can help implement lock-based security plans that are of fantastic security benefit to apartment complexes. Common issues that affect apartment complex management like re-keying, crime, and lockouts can easily be handled with the assistance of the professional lock … Continue reading
Tubular locks are fast becoming a popular lock choice for businesses, providing a unique security level due to their specialized construction. In this blog post, the lock installation team here at SOS Locksmith will detail the basics of tubular locks … Continue reading
Hands-free exit devices are fantastic options for commercial properties, especially in these days of Coronavirus, where many people wish to go about their lives vastly limiting the n surfaces that they touch. In this blog entry, the professional door hardware … Continue reading
Here at SOS Locksmith, home security is our bread and butter. Many people take an extra stringent approach to their home security by installing multiple locks on a single door as an additional precaution to bolster their property against potential … Continue reading
Front door locks are a total essential for any secure home or business. It’s the first line of strategy in any successful security infrastructure. However, locks, just like all pieces of machinery, degrade over time and sometimes require replacement. Here’s … Continue reading
Many people aren’t exactly hopping to get a locksmith on the phone, even when their locks are acting up, as it’s a general fact that people get much gratification from solving their at-home lock issues by themselves. However, here’s a … Continue reading
When upgrading your locks in 2019, you might be wondering about the thousands of options available to you. Luckily, we, the lock installation experts here at SOS Locksmith are here to help. In this blog post, we will provide some … Continue reading
As the mercury on the dial increases, so does the likelihood of vehicle break-ins. The weather gets warmer, people start leaving their windows open, and thieves can spot their valuables from the street. A cracked window can be seen as … Continue reading
There’s a ton of options that consumers have in terms of technology that can help them secure their belongings. However, there’s some crossover with these items – specifically with safes and lockboxes. How secure are they? How much protection do … Continue reading
It’s official; we’re in the dead of winter. It’s time to prepare to shovel driveways and break out the heavy jackets. Unfortunately, the increasingly cold weather can also cause functional issues with your home or business’s locks. For residences, commercial … Continue reading
While the word “key” conjures the same shape of a traditional key in many people’s minds, there’s actually quite a bit of variance in the shape, structure, and function of keys. This small blog entry will help you differentiate between … Continue reading
Just like most home appliances and tools, locks sometimes need to be changed for varying reasons. Thankfully, it’s quite a simple and easy process to get your locks replaced. This is a distinctively different process than re-keying, which has … Continue reading
There’s a number of practical tactics that homeowners can adopt to increase the security of their home. Oftentimes, resisting burglary is a matter of mindfully making sure there are no loose strings in your home security, as well as installing … Continue reading
Protect the records of the employee In order to avoid the danger of legal action, it is important that the employee’s medical records be kept confidential. These include the medical records, social security records, salary information and documents with personal … Continue reading
If you need spare keys that can fit your house, there are a number of alternatives that you can consider. There are many places where spare keys are cut. These include big hardware stores, many airports concessions and several … Continue reading
If you find yourself locked out of your home, car or office, don’t panic. Life is so busy, mistakes are bound to happen. Take a moment out of your day now to protect yourself against these mishaps. If you’ve … Continue reading
Arrow’s Interactive Revolution Locks Means Business The latest fleet of locks by the esteemed Arrow group has caught our attention this week. They’re called the Arrow Revolution. But what makes these deadbolts revolutionary? With a market catering to a … Continue reading
This August’s US Open is set to take place in Flushing Meadows, Queens. While tennis fans have been anticipating the tournament for months, many of them, along with the event’s players have been put on edge as a result of … Continue reading
Secure your home and family under lock and key Your home contains all of your most important things- your family, your memories, and of course your belongings. You want to not only feel safe at home, but actually be safe. … Continue reading
If you have something worth protecting within your home, rental property, or business, you need lock cylinders that can take punishment and remain sturdy in both construction and appearance. No lock cylinder stays strong quite like Medeco³ Rim & Mortise … Continue reading
When you want to protect your home and your family, the important thing to consider is the reliability of the security system you have installed. Home security has gone high tech and the best way to have added protection is … Continue reading
When installing a door, it is always important to take into consideration whether or not it will be able to make a strong first impression. The door is the first thing that people see when they walk into a home … Continue reading
The form and function of the traditional locking mechanism is under assault by the future. While the core usage of a lock is likely to remain the same, new models are popping up on the market, technologically superior devices outfitted … Continue reading
When it comes to security locks, you want to choose a locksmith company that is reputable and will do the job. Here are 20 high security locks on the market we highly recommend today Medeco³ Rim & Mortise … Continue reading
The security of your home is only as good as the lock on your front door. The frightening fact is that most door handles aren’t as stable or thief-proof as you might like to think. However, there is a … Continue reading
Unfortunately, some of us come to expect the worst safety conditions in our learning environments. Today headlines are filled with shootings and scenarios that tantamount crisis. Truthfully, it seems that most of us merely hope that the time … Continue reading
Nobody understands high security systems better than Mul-T-Lock. The new MT5®+ PLATFORM is backed by significant improvements and industry leading technologies. In its fifth generation, the MT5®+ PLATFORM has revolutionized not only the lock, but the key. Since both a … Continue reading
Cylindrical lock-sets can be referred to as “key in lever” or “bored locks. A cylindrical lock-set consists of multiple spring cassettes. There is a pair of levers, the cylindrical assembly, and a latch bolt unit. These levers are attached to … Continue reading
After Kwikset produced a stylish new e-lock called Kēvo, we saw other companies come out with electronic locks like the Danalock by Poly-Control and The Yale Real Living Touchscreen Z-Wave Deadbolt. They’ve all drawn wide interest. Now it’s the … Continue reading
Walter T. Shaw is a tricky chap. Regarded as the Michael Jordan of jewel thieves, Mr. Shaw recently interviewed with MSN about his tactics to enter a home and pilfer the valuables inside. The comical part about this piece was … Continue reading
People do a lot of things to burglar-proof their home. Precautions readily exist. But, when it comes to actually securing one’s door, people take a costly shortcut when they shouldn’t. Securing a door isn’t that difficult, nor is … Continue reading
Home Security statistics in the United States. According to the FBI there are nearly 3 million burglaries in the USA each year. 1 in 63 homes are burglarized. That equates to money. A lot of money. 4.6 billion dollars in … Continue reading
Property managers face a myriad of security challenges in New York City. If there’s one thing that should never sleep, it’s definitely security. As a destination of high-rise, commercial, and residential buildings, professional office spaces and historic monuments, property managers … Continue reading
Lockouts are a very difficult to position to find oneself in. Most lockouts occur when keys are misplaced or left inside the home, resulting in individuals remaining unable to access their residence. Most people would typically resort to a … Continue reading
For high security locks products designed for the protection of residential property, offices, institutions, industrial complexes, buildings and vehicles, Mul-T-Lock is one of the most accomplished providers in the industry. Mul-T-Lock is a prestigious brand and has serviced over 100 … Continue reading
Being a single mom is hard, especially in a place as dangerous as NYC. Not only do you have the responsibility to raise a child or multiple children by yourself, but you also have to make sure your home is … Continue reading
Everyone’s conning someone nowadays and everyone is paranoid about being conned. So how can you tell whether the business you’re hiring is legitimate or not? The most important thing is always research. No matter what the topic, a quick Google … Continue reading
It’s easy to claim that you’re the best in the industry. There is rarely anyone willing to try and challenge you, especially in an industry as understated and locksmiths. So how exactly do you know who’s really the best and … Continue reading
For the customary door lock, there are only two types of door locks and door knobs. From these two types, different security measures are added, making them more difficult to break. However, the truth still remains that they can only … Continue reading
It seems the more technology advances, the closer we are for to making things we consider movie magic into reality. I mean, we are still a few years (decades) away from the flying car from Back To the Future (unfortunately), … Continue reading
At SOS Locksmith, we are the only New York based company that supplies the latest technology from Medeco. Is this important, you ask? Why yes, it is. After all, we are dedicated to keeping you safe by providing you with … Continue reading
There was a time when the only thing you worried about when your kid went to school was whether they were doing well and if they were making friends. That was a long time ago. It started with Columbine … Continue reading
Many of you may have the experience of losing your home, car or safe keys at some point. Your locksmith will not only open the lock for you without damaging the door, he will also help you chose a new … Continue reading
Until the early 19th century, safes were used to protect valuables from burglars. They offered little protection from fire and floods. They were made up of wooden boxes with iron hoops. The fire-proof iron chests were introduced into the market … Continue reading
When it comes to the term locksmith, many people think of a person who goes around and installs and opens up locks. This is part of the job but there is so much more to it. While a locksmith does … Continue reading
Access control systems are physical or electronic systems which are designed to control who has access to a location. The most simple example of a physical access control system is a door which can be locked, limiting people to … Continue reading
A safe is designed to keep your valuables protected, but this type of security only works when it is well-maintained. There are many reasons why you may need to call a safes repair NYC company. The first step is identifying … Continue reading
When you’re having a new lock installed, there’s a lot to consider. You want to make sure you’re selecting the safest option for your home. Protecting your family is important, and in a city as large as New York you … Continue reading
When the economy is struggling, many people look for ways to cut costs. Hardware stores will see an influx of people looking for items for their do-it-yourself projects. Suddenly, even the non-handy are ready to build their own bookshelves, paint … Continue reading
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