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Cross Construction
4.8(
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Serving Shelton, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Darren is very easy to work with. He has a passion to do it right the first time and is honest and very helpful with different options. He has done many small repairs for us from roofing to painting plus doing a small deck and we are pleased with his work."
Smokin Walnut table
New doubled Double-Hung Window
New look - Vinyl Siding Completed
Shed Addition
Ext. Painting

+122

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CSI Secure Solutions
4.4(
114
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Serving Shelton, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I communicated with Rob Calbo for services of a background check with CSI Secure Solutions and he was fantastic.
He spoke with me in a very professional manner and put me at ease right away.
The process was seamless and my request was delivered very efficiently. Within just a few hours of providing them with information, I was able to get feedback. Rob took the time to speak with me and answered all of my questions. 
I will definitely be using them again in the future should the need arise, and I would definitely recommend them as being very efficient, professional and reliable.

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Background Checks
Employee Check
Background Report
Surveillance
Infidelity Monitoring

+12

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,677
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Serving Shelton, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Choice responded quickly but the insurance plan does not pay for all doors to be re-keyed unless you have very few locks. The number of locks covered by the insurance is determined by keyholes, not doors! (Read your policy!) You will likely have to shell out some money to have this essential new-home service if you have more than four keyholes. The locksmith they called was EXCELLENT and made all our locks completely functional. We will happily hire the locksmith again (R.L Locksmith LLC). We paid $201.81 (plus another $50 for some door re-alignment not included in the re-keying benefit) and Choice paid $100 for the job."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
D & J Farley Construction
4.9(
8
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Serving Shelton, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Specialize in remodeling and additions. Bathrooms, kitchens, family rooms, drywall, decks, tile and floors. It can be as simple as replacing a door to a complete addition on your existing home office or cabin. Retired military, believe in quality over quantity 'it's your dream I am building'. I have been building and remodeling since 2002 after retiring from the military

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Smart locks offer a similar level of safety to traditional or conventional locks because they often use comparable locking mechanisms, such as deadbolts. The primary difference is the access method: smart locks use a login or code instead of a physical key, which adds convenience. While not inherently safer, some smart locks have added security features that can deter intruders, like shutting down after too many incorrect code attempts or being harder to pick. For the best security, it's recommended to combine any lock with other home safety features like motion-activated lighting, security cameras, and window and door sensors.

Expect to pay between $50 to $200 if you hire a locksmith to change your locks. That figure includes labor and the cost of basic hardware. The cost will naturally be higher if you plan to install more expensive locks, like smart locks, and if you need a lot of them.

Homeowners can save money by replacing locks themselves. A typical rekeying kit costs about $10 to $25. The only additional cost is purchasing new house keys, and those are no more than a few dollars per key. If you want to replace the locks on your own completely, the main cost is the price of the locks themselves. A standard knob-style lock starts around $25, while electronic locks and smart locks will run in the hundreds of dollars. The only additional tools you should need are a tape measure, screwdriver, and screws if they are not already provided.

Rekeying a lock changes the internal mechanism so that a new key works, while replacing a lock involves swapping out the entire hardware. Rekeying is a good, cost-effective option when you want to ensure old keys no longer work, such as after moving into a new home or losing a key. It's also ideal if you want to keep your existing lock hardware. You should opt to replace the locks entirely if you want to upgrade to a more secure or different style of lock, if the current lock is old or damaged, after a break-in, or if too many copies of the old key exist.

The easiest way to pick a lock is by using a titanium rake pick. This type of lock pick comes in a variety of shapes used to simulate different key configurations but generally has a tip with a bent design. Rake picks are the most beginner-friendly lockpicks and the simplest to learn how to use.

Lubricating a door lock is an important part of door lock maintenance. It involves taking the lubricant of your choice (it’s best to use whatever the lock’s manufacturer suggests) and spraying it directly into the keyway. Push and pull your key in and out of the lock to make sure it’s all the way in. 

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