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Avatar for SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Westlake, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AWESOME buying experience and setup experience! I just bought a house and wanted to make sure I was protected. They even helped me find a fantastic locksmith who gave a me great deal. Can't recommend highly enough. He gave excellent advice and saved me money in the long run with their current promo. Look no further for the best security company!"
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Neatnics The Home Repair Co
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Westlake, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Adam and Nathan arrived on time, and did an outstanding job. They were so detail oriented, making sure doors fit perfectly and all trim was adjusted to make the doors pop with elegance. True professionals. They also passed on some very usefull tips on making additional improvement to our home. Also painted 2nd story shutters. They again did a wonderful job. They work at making everything so perfect."
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Frank's Custom Remodeling, LTD
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Westlake, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frank was professional with every aspect of my project. He is skilled and organized and he communicated with me at every step. He is familiar with the latest products and techniques and had great design ideas that matched the style of my home. I would recommend Frank's Custom Remodeling for anyone who wants a quality job with minimal stress."
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

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.

Several types of deadbolts are available, including single-cylinder, double-cylinder, rim, smart, and electronic deadbolt locks. The most common type found in U.S. homes is the single-cylinder deadbolt, which uses a key on the exterior and a thumb turn on the interior. A double-cylinder deadbolt features two locking mechanisms and requires a key to be operated from both the inside and the outside.

The good news is that, yes, you can change locks yourself. Many people find it’s an easy DIY project that requires few tools and not much expense (depending on which lock you’re installing). If you have trouble with any part of an installation, you can always call a locksmith to help finish installing them.

It is best to use a dry lubricant, such as a Teflon-based option, for door locks. Unlike popular oil-based lubricants, dry lubricants leave a non-stick, water-repellent coating that does not attract dust, dirt, and other debris. Using an oil-based lubricant can cause these particles to build up inside the lock, making it difficult to operate or even damaging the internal mechanism. You can find dry lubricants, some of which are made specifically for locks, at most hardware stores.

If you don’t have your original key, the easiest way to obtain a copy is to call a locksmith. For house keys, your locksmith has several options for configuring a new key: 

  • They can input a lock’s identification code into a database to obtain key-cutting instructions.

  • They could analyze the lock cylinder to determine how to cut a new key.

  • They can create an impression of the lock cylinder from which to cut a new key. 

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