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Our business specializes in Automotive Locksmithing (Spare Keys, Lost Keys, Upgrading Keys, Lockouts and Diagnostics (ECU update and Swap, and Codings)




Millennium Falcon Construction LLC

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Millennium Falcon Construction LLC

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Millennium F Construction has over 15 years of experience with -Door -Locks -Framing -Alrams -Doorbells -Garage door -Pocket doors -Glass -Bathroom remodels -Kitchen Remodels -Pressure Washing

Millennium F Construction has over 15 years of experience with -Door -Locks -Framing -Alrams -Doorbells -Garage door -Pocket doors -Glass -Bathroom remodels -Kitchen Remodels -Pressure Washing


Ali Handyman

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Ali Handyman

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I am available for all your handyman needs. I can do per hour or by the job. Some of the specialties include painting, faucet change, toilet replacement, light bulb replacement, troubleshoot outlet, and more. Call me today!

I am available for all your handyman needs. I can do per hour or by the job. Some of the specialties include painting, faucet change, toilet replacement, light bulb replacement, troubleshoot outlet, and more. Call me today!


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South Bay Locksmith

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South Bay Locksmith

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7 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. * 408-620-4313 * southbaylocksmith.com * [email protected]

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. * 408-620-4313 * southbaylocksmith.com * [email protected]


VC custom windows and doors LLC

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VC custom windows and doors LLC

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We specialize in windows and doors. We work with all kinds of interior and exterior locks. Our company used interlocking weather stripping. We go above and beyond to make sure our customers are satisfied with all work performance

We specialize in windows and doors. We work with all kinds of interior and exterior locks. Our company used interlocking weather stripping. We go above and beyond to make sure our customers are satisfied with all work performance


Hubsai Smart Home

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Hubsai Smart Home

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7 years of experience

We sell and install the Hubsai Smart Home platform. You can get Smart lights, locks, cameras, garage doors, thermostats, door+window sensors, motion detectors, smoke detectors, leak detectors and plugs. It integrates with the Apple Watch so you can control your home with Siri. It comes with an iOS/Android App to control ALL your devices in one App. No data is stored in a cloud. For TRUE privacy, it's all stored in your home in the Hubsai Hub. Easy to use and affordable. Plus you can manage multiple properties and even hundreds of units from one App on your phone! Security, utility cost reduction, insurance cost reduction, convenience.

We sell and install the Hubsai Smart Home platform. You can get Smart lights, locks, cameras, garage doors, thermostats, door+window sensors, motion detectors, smoke detectors, leak detectors and plugs. It integrates with the Apple Watch so you can control your home with Siri. It comes with an iOS/Android App to control ALL your devices in one App. No data is stored in a cloud. For TRUE privacy, it's all stored in your home in the Hubsai Hub. Easy to use and affordable. Plus you can manage multiple properties and even hundreds of units from one App on your phone! Security, utility cost reduction, insurance cost reduction, convenience.



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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Using a combination of tools (often store-bought plumbing tools) and brute force, a burglar can easily snap the lock on a door. Snapping a lock aims to gain access to the cylinder inside, which holds the locking mechanism. Once the thief snaps the lock, they can pick the cylinder open and walk right in.

First thing first: Make sure you’re using the right key. If it’s the correct key for your lock, there are a few reasons why it may not be working, like the key is worn out or the lock is jammed. Try lubricating the lock and pushing the door closed to ensure the mechanisms work correctly. If you’re still locked out, call in for help.

Yes, you should always change your locks after buying a house. Do so as soon as possible after you move in. Otherwise, you won’t know who has working keys to the property, whether they’re spare keys or otherwise. If an intruder gains access to your house with a key, it may not be covered under your homeowners insurance.

In some cases this is possible, but it’s not advisable as the screwdriver is likely to leave marks all over the wall and a noticeable dent on the door. Move slowly and carefully if you have to use this method, and consider calling an emergency locksmith right away instead of trying to break in.

Regrettably, entirely pick-proof locks don't exist unless you opt for keyless varieties. Locks advertised as "pick-proof" are, in reality, more resilient against lock-picking and bumping attempts because of complex mechanisms consisting of pins and sidebars. These locks work like this—they assign two tasks to the key, enhancing security by making unauthorized entry more challenging.

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