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Harper Lock & Key Svc

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Harper Lock & Key Svc

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Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Trust the professionals at Harper Lock & Key Service with your home, business or auto. With over 100 years combined experience, it's easy to see why Harper Lock & Key Service has been the locksmith of choice for Springfield and surrounding areas since 1963!

Trust the professionals at Harper Lock & Key Service with your home, business or auto. With over 100 years combined experience, it's easy to see why Harper Lock & Key Service has been the locksmith of choice for Springfield and surrounding areas since 1963!

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Jay Key Service Inc

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Jay Key Service Inc

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Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a fourth generation, family owned and operated locksmith. Our goal and commitment is to help our customers and to develop long term relationships by providing top quality advice and service for their complete satisfaction.

We are a fourth generation, family owned and operated locksmith. Our goal and commitment is to help our customers and to develop long term relationships by providing top quality advice and service for their complete satisfaction.

AFFORDABLE TOWING

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AFFORDABLE TOWING

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Southwest Missouri’s most diversified Towing and Mobile Repair Service” Affordable Towing has a fleet of 40 trucks, 4 locations, and shops offering after hour repair & vehicle storage. We cover anything that has wheels. Locations in Bolivar, Springfield, Joplin, Lamar.

Southwest Missouri’s most diversified Towing and Mobile Repair Service” Affordable Towing has a fleet of 40 trucks, 4 locations, and shops offering after hour repair & vehicle storage. We cover anything that has wheels. Locations in Bolivar, Springfield, Joplin, Lamar.

WISHEKS

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WISHEKS

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At WISHEKS we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. Our sincere goal is to provide an enjoyable shopping experience that encourages you to shop with us for years to come. On the rare occasion you receive a product that you just don't like or that doesn't match your décor, our experienced Customer Service staff is just a phone call away and will guide you through our easy return policy. At WISHEKS we want you to get exactly what you want and with our world-class product selection you can be sure you'll find the product that is right for you.

At WISHEKS we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. Our sincere goal is to provide an enjoyable shopping experience that encourages you to shop with us for years to come. On the rare occasion you receive a product that you just don't like or that doesn't match your décor, our experienced Customer Service staff is just a phone call away and will guide you through our easy return policy. At WISHEKS we want you to get exactly what you want and with our world-class product selection you can be sure you'll find the product that is right for you.

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Sequiota MO Locksmith Store

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Sequiota MO Locksmith Store

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40 years of experience

Sequiota MO Locksmith Store provides a range of Locks and keys solutions for your Home, Business or vehicle at fair prices. Sequiota, MO Locksmith Service.

Sequiota MO Locksmith Store provides a range of Locks and keys solutions for your Home, Business or vehicle at fair prices. Sequiota, MO Locksmith Service.

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Doling MO Locksmith Store

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Doling MO Locksmith Store

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40 years of experience

At Doling MO Locksmith Store our promise to you and this great community is a great Locksmith Service in Doling, MO. We offer Locksmith Service at any time 24 hours.

At Doling MO Locksmith Store our promise to you and this great community is a great Locksmith Service in Doling, MO. We offer Locksmith Service at any time 24 hours.

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Strafford MO Locksmith Store

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Strafford MO Locksmith Store

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25 years of experience

At Strafford MO Locksmith Store our promise to you and this great community is a great Locksmith Service in Strafford, MO. We offer Locksmith Service at any time 24 hours.

At Strafford MO Locksmith Store our promise to you and this great community is a great Locksmith Service in Strafford, MO. We offer Locksmith Service at any time 24 hours.

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Terry Williams Property Preservation

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Terry Williams Property Preservation

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25 years of experience

Fully insured clean up crew & property maintenance crew. We have been in the debris removal and home detailing business for 12 years. We have many years of experience with the following: HUD, Fannie Mae, Gmac, Chase, Bank of America, etc.

Fully insured clean up crew & property maintenance crew. We have been in the debris removal and home detailing business for 12 years. We have many years of experience with the following: HUD, Fannie Mae, Gmac, Chase, Bank of America, etc.

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Deadbolts are solid and durable as can be, but the pin and tumbler can still be forced open, thus making this type of lock susceptible to picking. Most types of deadbolts are harder to pick than a traditional spring-based lock, though. It requires a specialized lock pick and a tension wrench to align all of the pins, thus unlocking the door. 

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.

If you’re having an issue turning the key inside a lock, chances are there is dust or dirt buildup within the cylinder. The easiest solution is applying a dry lubricant to the lock, which loosens the dirt buildup. You may need to turn the key a few times for it to work properly again.

Keyless locks are great for convenience, letting you unlock doors with a code or your phone so you don't need to carry keys around. They also often come with helpful features like temporary codes for guests. On the downside, they can be more costly up front and do require batteries that will eventually need replacing. If you value ease of use and additional security features, keyless locks are worth the investment.

The most secure lock for a front door is typically a deadbolt. There are many types of deadbolts to choose from, the most basic of which is the standard single-cylinder deadbolt. This is the lock you find installed on most front doors. For added security, you could go with a double-cylinder deadbolt, which requires a key to operate the lock from both the outside and the inside. 

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