How Locksmiths Secure Their Homes
With so many security products on the market, did you ever wonder what an actual security expert does to make sure their family sleeps safe at night? Here’s the four secrets locksmiths and other security insiders like me use to effectively (and inexpensively) secure their homes for worry-free living. I’m going to share with you the steps we took to secure our family’s home so you can sleep safer too! Click the links in this article for more details about each topic.
Every 14.6 seconds, a burglary takes place in the United States. Apart from the sometimes devastating financial effects, a home invasion or burglary can leave you feeling helpless, emotional, or scared. I was the victim of two burglaries and one home invasion as a child in southwest Florida and I only wish my parents had the tools, knowledge, and technology to secure our family’s home that is available today. Thankfully, the chance of being victimized by a truly professional thief is low in the average American neighborhood, but those odds can go up dramatically in high-income areas where the rewards of precious jewelry, fine art, gold, or other valuables are more enticing. No matter where you live the stakes are high and protecting your loved ones and property from a burglar is absolutely paramount.
A wall safe can offer convenient, hidden protection for your belongings, but they do have a few weaknesses you need to know about before you buy. Here’s a few questions you should ask yourself to decide if a wall safe is right for you.
Garage doors offer a convenient way to enter and leave your home, both for homeowners and for criminals. In the police department, I often received calls from terrified homeowners who had come home to find a stranger in their garage, drove up to their house just to find their garage door open, and even a homeowner who had successfully trapped an invader in his garage. Here’s our garage door security tips so this doesn’t happen to you! Take a few moments to properly secure your home by implementing these simple, affordable garage safety tips from the owner of “A” Locksmith, a former police officer who’s seen it all.
Ready for a new deadbolt? Here’s what to look out for before you take the leap.
Like any profession, there are bad apples in the locksmith world. Today’s locksmith industry is riddled with confusing ads, scams, poor work product, and shady sales practices. Cut through the clutter of bad locksmiths with these simple tips from Naples’s oldest and most trusted locksmith company, “A” Locksmith. Even if you don’t choose us, we are happy to provide this information so you can make an informed choice and don’t fall victim to a scam.
A rash of home invasions in gated Collier and Lee communities have been traced back to improperly secured, yet locked, sliding glass doors. If you have sliding glass doors, you may be surprised to learn how easy it is for a criminal to pop a locked sliding glass door off the track and gain entry to your home. Sliding glass doors are a favorite access point for Naples home invaders as they can be breached quickly, stealthily, and almost silently. Videos online teach burglars how to best defeat the locks on a sliding glass door putting homeowners at grave risk. After decades of being in the security business, insight from crime analysts, and police officers, “A” Locksmith has found the best solution for sliding glass door security: the highly effective, attractive, and affordable double bolt lock. Call “A” Locksmith today for a free phone quote to secure your sliding glass doors.