No office or retail store is immune to break-ins. Even stores at indoor malls are increasingly targeted by burglars. Chosing the right lock is important for every business, whether it’s for keeping inventory such as jewelry and electronics safe or a company’s intellectual property secured. Here is a list of common locks used in a commercial setting. Continue reading The best commercial locks for your business
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Five tips to help prevent summer home invasions
With Memorial Day weekend coming up thoughts are turning to summer and vacation time.
Here are 5 tips to help you make sure that you’ll find your cash, jewelry, laptop, electronics, and other valuables in their place when you come back.
- Make it difficult for a burglar to get into your home – invest in good locks.
- Don’t leave your house key under the door mat or flower pot. That’s the first place a burglar will take a look.
- Give the key to a trusted neighbor and let them know that you’ll be gone and for how long.
- If you have an alarm system turn it on.
- If you have a second car, park it in the driveway instead of the garage. Just make sure to take out the garage door opener.
Have more questions about door lock safety? Email Jim Arsenault, your CT Professional Locksmith, or call him at 860-678-9797.
Holiday Season home safety tips
It’s the most wonderful time of the year once again, unfortunately not just for children. Burglars are rejoicing at the thought of the extra valuables they’ll find in homes during the holiday season.
Consumers are spending more again on gifts this year, according to industry experts at the Reuters Consumer and Retail Summit. Where do they hide the items until Christmas? Continue reading Holiday Season home safety tips
Don’t fall for locksmith scams
According to the Better Business Bureau untrustworthy locksmiths are “ripping off consumers” across the country.
The BBB says unhappy customers complain that these locksmiths significantly overcharge, charge for unnecessary services, and use intimidation tactics. In some cases, the final bill is four times as much as the quoted price. They have made taking advantage of people who are locked out of their house or car part of their business model. Continue reading Don’t fall for locksmith scams
