Choice City Lock Notes

When the gate latch stops catching In Colorado, fence posts can shift with frost heave, so a gate that no longer latches often just needs the latch or keeper adjusted rather than a new lock. You can find us on our Biz Makers America listing . A lock only works when it is locked Make throwing the deadbolt part of your routine every time you leave, even for a quick errand. We are also listed in our NextBizMaker listing . Rekey when keys walk out the door If an employee leaves without returning their keys, rekey the locks those keys could open. A master key system can make those changes easier to manage. More about our business services is on our Promote Project profile .

Don't let the porch give you away Before a trip, ask a trusted neighbor to pick up mail and packages, because a pile on the porch tells passersby nobody is home. We are also on our Justacote listing . What a mobile locksmith brings to you A mobile locksmith carries key cutting and rekeying tools in the vehicle, so many rekeys and key copies can be handled right at your door. We describe how our mobile service works in our press release on PressReleasePoint . Give codes, not copies If a dog walker or house cleaner needs to get in, a keypad or smart lock lets you assign each person their own code and delete it when the job ends. Our details are also on our BizBangBoom listing .

Mask the hardware before you paint Remove or tape over the lockset before painting a door, since paint in the keyway or on the latch bolt can make it stick. We share photos and ideas on our Cosmos page . Give back and side doors the same attention Back and side doors often have weaker locks than the front door and sit out of view from the street, so check that they have a solid deadbolt too. You can also find us through our Zumvu profile . Reinforce the strike plate Many forced entries split the door frame rather than defeat the lock. A reinforced strike plate fastened with long screws that reach the wall framing makes the frame much harder to break. The Appropedia page on strike plate reinforcement walks through the idea in more detail.