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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Gold Hill, NC 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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AJ's Home Repairs
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Gold Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent experience from start to finish! I recommend AJ's Home Repairs to anyone who wants to have a job done right. Abel, in addition to being very knowledgeable about my project, is an honest and ethical person who takes pride in providing quality work. He listens to what you want done and then explains what he can do. He takes the time to give suggestions and options, asking for your input along the way. Abel and his team: Tom and Chad were very polite, professional, and personable - very easy to work with. These men showed up when they said and got to work immediately. They worked hard and efficiently and cleaned up afterward. They provided a quality service at a fair price. I will not hesitate to call on Abel in the future as the need arises because I know that I can count on him to do what I need in a timely manner at a fair price. I am so happy that I chose AJ's Home Repairs to do my work!"
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Prep & Demolition
Stained Deck
Kitchen Rebuild

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Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
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COMN Handyman Services
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Gold Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Mr McNair has done numerous jobs for me including pressure washing, painting and installing security cameras at my home. He is kind and trust worthy. Professional and timely and treats everyone with respect."
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

While lock crunching as a whole is not terribly common, it is one of the most frequently used means of forced entry into a home. Recent data suggests that forced entry through lock crunching or snapping occurs in more than 25% of burglaries.

It’s possible, but depends on the design of your lock. Some door locks that lack a keyhole do boast a small hole on the exterior handle or knob. This hole’s primary function is to allow water to drain out of the lock, in addition to giving homeowners an easy spot to insert lubrication. However, you can typically use a paperclip in this pinhole to unlock the door by manipulating the mechanism inside. 

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.

Keyless locks are often considered safer since they’re protected by passcodes instead of a physical key, making it harder to be picked. However, they are not infallible. And like all electronic devices, outdated models are more prone to problems and safety concerns. If you’ve experienced multiple lockouts in the past year, or your lock is responding slower than usual after you key in the passcode, it might be time to upgrade to a newer one. Even if your lock is working fine, you should still change your access code at least twice a year.

The best type of deadbolt depends on your specific needs. If accessibility is your primary concern, a single-cylinder deadbolt is the easiest to operate. Mortise locks are likely the most secure type of deadbolt you can install, but single-cylinders combined with secondary locking mechanisms like vertical locks are also a great option. Smart locks will give you the most flexibility to open and close your locks whenever and wherever you need to. 

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