Buying a new home is exciting! Just remember to protect yourself, your family and your investment. Maybe the neighbor, a handyman or a family member has a key that the former owner neglected to collect. Make sure that only you have keys to your home!

Storefront mortise locks, while effective, do have their weaknesses. An easy upgrade for your storefront would be having your locksmith install a cylinder guard. They're economical and can give you some peace of mind.

If you are concerned about your security, changing locks is a good place to start. Higher security locks aren't that expensive when considering what you're protecting, and your locksmith can help you decide what would best suit your needs.

Interested in automating the door locks on your business? Magnetic locks are an excellent choice! A fully automated system along with an integrated battery backup make this a winner for laundromats and other unattended businesses.

One way to minimize risk is to use keys stamped with DO NOT DUPLICATE. This will let key professionals know that the key shouldn't be copied, deterring nefarious people from leaving your employment and retaining access to your property.