Types of Padlocks: A Faff-Free Guide from York’s Top Rated Locksmith »
As a certified master locksmith, I spend more time thinking about locks than I’d care to admit. Nonetheless, I know...
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Physical Office Security: 14 Tips from a Master Locksmith with Decades of Industry Experience »
Break-ins and burglaries are horrible things to experience at home, but make no mistake, they’re equally, and oftentimes more, distressing...
Locksmith Answers: How Safe are Key Safes? »
We all know the ‘stick it under the plant pot’ and ‘hide it under the doormat’ tricks when it comes...
Window Security Tips for Prudent Homeowners & Renters »
It’s a tale as old as time: valuables are spotted by an easy-to-access window left ajar, and an opportunist –...
Replacing Locks on UPVC Doors: DIY Tips from York’s Top-Rated Locksmith »
Door security is no joke. As the primary entry point and first line of defence to the home – our...
What Does Keyed Alike Mean? Your Common Questions Answered »
Perhaps the term travelled along the grapevine of friends and family. Maybe it cropped up whilst you were considering changing...
Is it a Good Idea to Replace Locks on a New House? What First-Time Buyers Need to Know »
They say moving homes is one of the most stressful things you can do; it’s time-consuming, emotionally taxing, expensive, and...
A Local Locksmith’s Guide to Lubricating a Door Lock »
While DIY lock repairs aren’t always advisable to the general public, one thing I can get behind as a professional...
Lock Snapping Explained by York’s Top-Rated Master Locksmith »
Lock snapping is a phenomenon I’m all too familiar with at The York Locksmith Company. A tactic used to break...
Argh, My Key Won’t Turn in the Lock! Here’s What Happened & How to Fix It »
If you’ve found yourself in a bit of a pickle and your key won’t turn in the lock, don’t worry,...