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Q: Can you install a deadbolt yourself?

• <div><p>Yes. Most deadbolts purchased from a home improvement store include a step-by-step installation template that is easy to follow, even for novice DIYers. One of the most important steps for successful deadbolt installation is having the proper tools to start with and carefully measuring prior to any attempts at installation.</p></div>

Q: How do deadbolts work?

• <div><p>Standard residential deadbolt locks come with a steel bolt that locks your door into place using a key (or keypad) on one side and a thumb turn on the other. When you lock it, the bolt slides into a strike plate on your door jamb to secure your door shut.</p></div>

Q: How often should door locks be replaced?

• <div><p>Door locks should be changed roughly every seven years. The average lifespan of a door lock is <b>seven to 10 years</b>, so it&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: How often should you replace locks?

• <div><p>There&rsquo;s no set time limit for when you should replace your locks, but there are several indicators that it&rsquo;s time to swap them. If you&rsquo;re moving into a new home or have a roommate moving out, it&rsquo;s smart to change the locks. If you experience a break-in or other crime, you should change it then too, or if you ever lose your keys. Eventually, locks can wear out, so it&rsquo;s ideal to replace them after several years of use or one of these circumstances occurs.</p></div>

Q: When should I replace my door locks?

• <div><p>You should replace door locks when you move into a new home since you don&rsquo;t know who has copies of the key. Other reasons to change your locks include an attempted break-in, when someone moves out of your home, or if you lose a key with an address attached to it.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2012
The service was great. It was not a problem. I would recommend them. I didn't do any price checking. I would use them again.
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Reviewed in July 2013
I would have expected better from a locksmith. The technician they sent out could not pick some of my locks (that I did not have keys for) so they could not be rekeyed. You would expect a locksmith to be able to pick a lock. Also for one of my door knobs he broke the cylander while trying to...
Ames Lock & Security
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Reviewed in May 2014
I locked myself out of the house while my husband was out of town and called Mike to see if he could help. Mike was out of town helping someone else and wouldn't be able to make it right away. He was able to give me the number of another locksmith. He said to call them and if they couldn't get...
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Reviewed in March 2014
We had called around other locksmiths around the area to get a quote. Midwest Lock and Security was the only one that picked up promptly and answered all my quotes-related questions thoroughly so that I had a good idea of what my services were going to be and how much they were going to cost....
Midwest Lock Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2012
I had Strauss install a new door handleset on the front door of my residential home. I called about a week in advance and it was no problem selecting the appointment time that worked best for me. The day of my appointment I received a call about 10 minutes before my scheduled appointment time...
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