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Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great!! Brian accomplished a very professional job on door lock and window shade installations. Very efficient and pleasant to do business with. Offers such a wide variety of handymen services, I would definitely consider his services for other projects as well. Nice workmanship!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"SafeStreets provided an outstanding experience from start to finish. The installation was quick, and the technician explained everything clearly. The system works perfectly, and the home automation features are a huge bonus. Highly recommend SafeStreets!"
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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or ReplaceSecurity Safe - Install

Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David is honestly the best contractor we have ever hired. He is polite, courteous, honest, completely l,knowledgeable and so reliable. He responds to calls promptly and makes you feel like you are his only customer even though I know he is busy. You cannot find anyone who is half as great as David.. I feel totally secure and confident with his work. He is a perfectionist. You will be more than pleaded with this level of service. He should be cloned."
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Dust out from the ductwork
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Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1813

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Handy Hands
5.0(
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Interior Door Trim

+12

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

It could be difficult to get in and out of a lock for several reasons, such as the keyhole needing additional lubrication. Particles, debris, and dirt can also get into a lock, making a key stuck (the lubrication can help with the removal). 

Yes, most pros encourage you to change your locks when you move into a new home. While the previous owner may hand you their keys, you have no way of knowing whether other copies exist elsewhere. Changing your locks as soon as you move in is a great way to ensure that you can enjoy new, fully functioning locks that will work with your unique key or code.

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.

The benefit of deadbolt locks is that they're much harder to force open than simple locks with pin tumbler mechanisms, so they may offer added security. This feature is why many locksmiths recommend deadbolts for home security. For many households, this added protection and peace of mind is well worth the cost of installing a deadbolt.

Door locks should be changed roughly every seven years. The average lifespan of a door lock is seven to 10 years, so it’s best to err on the side of caution and change them early, especially if they are showing signs of wear and tear. Examples of deterioration include visible rust and difficulty opening or closing the door. Some locks can work safely beyond 10 years, but it depends on how often they are used and whether they are exposed to damaging environmental conditions like precipitation or extreme temperatures.

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