The Lock Shop Questions and Answers Locksmiths are often thought of as one-and-done operations but these invaluable services keep your home and business safe for the long term. Since 1945, Floyd Lock & Safe has provided traditional locksmithing products and services, taking pride in our work and concern for your safety. We journeyed into alarm… The post The Lock Shop Answered appeared first on Floyd Lock and Safe ..read more

A master key system is a hierarchy of keys made up of two or more locks that have some form of common relationship with each other. Locks operate as you would expect but, what makes a master key system unique is how the locks are pinned (the process of determining which keys will be accepted). Once you’ve determined which keys work in the lock, the keys are cut and distributed accordingly. The post How a Master Key System Works and Benefits Your Business appeared first on Floyd Lock and Safe ..read more

Have you ever lost keys or had them stolen? Were you asked to provide keys to contractors, neighbors, housekeepers, or dog walkers? When moving into a new home, do you always change your locks? Do you have tenant or employee turnover? If you answered yes to any of the above, this blog is for you. The post Prevent Your Home or Business Keys from Being Copied appeared first on Floyd Lock and Safe ..read more

In 2020, there has been a rise in car theft and there are no signs of slowing down in 2021. In many communities across the U.S., police officers are encouraging residents to #lockitdown. A majority of these thefts could have been prevented with a little preparation before leaving a vehicle unattended.  Our top car theft… The post Protecting Your Car appeared first on Floyd Lock and Safe ..read more

Locked Out of Your House? Here’s What to Do Almost everyone has felt the feeling in the pit of their stomach when they realized they were locked outside their house. It always takes a few seconds to admit to yourself what happened as you pat your pockets, retraces your steps, and think, though improbable, that… The post Locked Out of Your House? Here’s What to Do appeared first on Floyd Lock and Safe ..read more

It’s common practice for Bloomington homeowners to leave a spare key hidden somewhere on their property. This gives them the benefit of still gaining access to their home when they’ve forgotten their normal key or have accidentally locked themselves outside. In some cases, it also provides entry to the home to non-residents who still need… The post The Top Places Burglars Know You Hide Your Keys appeared first on Floyd Lock and Safe ..read more

It’s essential to feel safe in your own home. One of the best ways to achieve this feeling of safety is by employing a home security system. A necessary component of these systems is wireless security cameras.  Once considered expensive or too unwieldy for commonplace use in residential settings, modern technological developments have led to smaller, more… The post How Do Wireless Security Cameras Work? appeared first on Floyd Lock and Safe ..read more

5 Signs Your Home is an Easy Target for Burglars Safety is best described as a habit. When you instinctively look both ways before crossing the street or, without thought, plug in your seatbelt before driving, you’re engaging in the type of repeatable behaviors that increase your safety.  Far too often, though, our habits can… The post 5 Signs Your Home is an Easy Target for Burglars appeared first on Floyd Lock and Safe ..read more

The Best Places to Mount An Outdoor Security Camera When deciding where to install security cameras outdoors, it can be hard to find the right location for your needs. You want to make your cameras noticeable to deter break-ins, but not easy to highlight for potential robbers the areas of your property that are unmonitored.… The post The Best Places to Mount An Outdoor Security Camera appeared first on Floyd Lock and Safe ..read more

5 Sign Your Home Security System Needs an Update When it comes to home security systems, technology is progressing at a rate that could make some people feel left behind. Between smart systems, wireless technology, and high-definition home security cameras, you may find yourself wondering when to upgrade your dated system. But knowing there is new… The post 5 Sign Your Home Security System Needs an Update appeared first on Floyd Lock and Safe ..read more