In recent years, the locksmith industry has undergone a significant transformation. With the rapid advancements in technology, smart locks have emerged as a popular and trending topic. These high-tech locking systems offer increased security, convenience, and remote access capabilities, making them the perfect solution for homeowners and businesses alike. In this blog post, we will explore the rise of smart locks, discuss their benefits, and reveal how they are revolutionizing the locksmith industry.   What are Smart Locks? Smart locks are advanced locking systems that can be controlled a ..read more

When you lose your house keys, it can be very stressful and worrisome. It’s not just the inconvenience of having to get a spare set made or worry about someone else gaining access to your home—it could lead to bigger security issues if the keys fall into the wrong hands. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take right away when you realize that your house keys have been lost or stolen.   Look Around For Your Keys The first step is to try and locate them. If they were misplaced in or around your home, conduct a thorough search in common hiding spots such as under furniture cushions ..read more

What qualifies a lock to be the best for your home? More often than not, a lock is only as good as how well it serves your best interests. For most people, security is the key component of a good lock. For others, the best lock is a lock that is convenient. Some prefer futuristic components in their locks. At the end of the day, your preferences will differentiate between a good lock and the best lock for your home. Security Lock If high quality protection is what you need out of your lock – more than the standard security that is – take a look at the Schlage Encode lock. Keyless, this product ..read more

Just like door handles, keys are a hotspot for bacterial growth. Think about it. You hold onto keys, put them on counters, in your purse or pockets, and they often touch other bacterial attractants like loose change (i.e. coins). When was the last time you disinfected your keys? When was the last time you remembered to wash your hands thoroughly, with soap, after using your keys? It’s not intuitive, because it hasn’t been a long-lasting tradition. In fact, there was no need for it to be, not really anyway – until now.  The world as we know it has changed. This change forces evolution. Peo ..read more

If you own a property in Toronto that you wish to rent, you can be sure that your tenants will be interested in several factors and features. One important feature is security. While you may not have your own belongings stored in the property, you want to make sure that your tenants feel safe at home. Here are some of the lock options from which you can choose. CONVENTIONAL LOCKS AND DEADBOLTS If you are starting out and you don’t have much money to invest in security, the least you can do is install a durable lock and deadbolt on all exterior doors. While these locks do not offer any high-tec ..read more

Locks are the most loyal guards for your property and family. When it comes to choosing a lock brand, you may be overwhelmed by the unfamiliar specifications, features, materials and new technologies. We want to save your trouble by listing the top 5 lock brands you should bear in mind when you evaluate the security, sustainability, functionality and price of the lock products you need. You won’t worry about the quality when you choose a product from one of the trusted brands, and you will gain a peace of mind as you know your beloved ones are well protected everyday when you close the door. M ..read more

Airbnb is an excellent source of income for renters, and is well worth it for those who need reasonably priced accommodations. From the host’s perspective, there are several things to consider before renting out the property. One big element is the guests’ entry and exit part of the process. With deadbolt locks, hosts have to either meet up with their guests, or arrange a pickup/drop off time, in order to give and retrieve the keys to their property. Even if that goes over smoothly, keys can easily be misplaced or lost during or after your guests’ stay. And if that wasn’t enough of a hassle, w ..read more

Lock-related accidents happen. Keys get stuck inside the lock, the door knob simply won’t turn, your keypad combination doesn’t work… Whatever your lock emergency may be, there are some home remedies you can try to fix them yourself, but before you do that, you should understand the common issues that frequently happen. Here is some advice on how to fix common issues with door knobs, door locks and deadbolts including frozen or stuck lock, door locks that don’t lock properly, loose doorknobs, broken lock cylinders and more: Lock Mechanism Doesn’t Work You’ve tried twisting, jiggling, slowly tu ..read more

We are the trustworthy and reliable locksmith in Toronto offering commercial and residential locksmith solutions for our clients. One of the most common questions we get when executing projects is how much security budget should I plan for? And do we need to budget for this?    The answer is yes. If you own a commercial property or are responsible for the security of residences, security is one of the topmost priorities. Having a security budget is important because: Investment in security staff If you have a retail business, a fast-food restaurants and other establishments you know ..read more