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Guardian Protection

4.74(
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Guardian Protection

4.74(
2,120
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Protecting homes and businesses since 1950, Guardian Protection is one of the nation's largest and most highly regarded security companies. We provide smart technology, 24/7 professional monitoring, and peace of mind to hundreds of thousands of customers. Our products are installed by experts, monitored by real people, and truly make a difference. We do what we do because of one simple truth: life is better when it's safe.

"We hired Guardian to install our security system at our Washington, DC, business. The service and quality of the work was horrible. We had cameras and an alarm system installed; it was a relatively large system. They outsource most of the work to various vendors. They could not manage their vendors; what was supposed to take a week took two months. The sales rep did not return calls, and you could never get anyone in management on the phone. Random people would show up at unannounced times. The few things that an actual Guardian employee did were they made a huge mess of our newly remodeled office and were rude to our staff. We have offices in five markets across the US and have high security at each; we have never had such a poor experience."

William M on December 2024

Protecting homes and businesses since 1950, Guardian Protection is one of the nation's largest and most highly regarded security companies. We provide smart technology, 24/7 professional monitoring, and peace of mind to hundreds of thousands of customers. Our products are installed by experts, monitored by real people, and truly make a difference. We do what we do because of one simple truth: life is better when it's safe.

"We hired Guardian to install our security system at our Washington, DC, business. The service and quality of the work was horrible. We had cameras and an alarm system installed; it was a relatively large system. They outsource most of the work to various vendors. They could not manage their vendors; what was supposed to take a week took two months. The sales rep did not return calls, and you could never get anyone in management on the phone. Random people would show up at unannounced times. The few things that an actual Guardian employee did were they made a huge mess of our newly remodeled office and were rude to our staff. We have offices in five markets across the US and have high security at each; we have never had such a poor experience."

William M on December 2024

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Restore Your Door Houston

4.85(
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Restore Your Door Houston

4.85(
133
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Specialties At Restore Your Door we refinish and restore entrance doors... Nothing in your home gets more attention from a visitor or more neglect from its owner than an entrance door. It is opened, closed, banged and sometimes slammed; yet we expect it to serve us faithfully without much attention for years. A door keeps out the elements, secures our loved ones, welcomes our guests and creates a first impression. But there comes a time when it needs a little help... Restore Your Door provides that help! History Established in 1997 We are now offering Franchise opportunities and serving, Austin, Dallas - Forth Worth, San Antonio. Meet the Business Owner: Marvin M. Marvin Macotto has been in charge of Restore Your Door Since 2004 and since then there has been a lot of improvements. Our in-shop seven-to-ten day restoration process sets us apart from the one-day on site refinishers and costs only a little more. We guarantee the beauty, quality and finish of your restored door. Repairs;Commercial & Residential;1 Year Warranty;On Site Refinishing;Quality-in-Shop Restoration;Wood Door Refinishing Professional Clean Room Finish;Beautiful Secure Loaner Door

"Vendor contacted us very quickly and requested some basic information like door dimensions and photo. A quote was given online. Once we decided to proceed, vendor's employee arrived at designed time to remove door and replace with a temporary. We were told the work would take 1 week, and it did. We got a call on the morning of the day door was to be returned, and the employee arrived at the appointed time. The quality of the work was excellent. We have already recommended the vendor to friends."

Lynn G on July 2020

Specialties At Restore Your Door we refinish and restore entrance doors... Nothing in your home gets more attention from a visitor or more neglect from its owner than an entrance door. It is opened, closed, banged and sometimes slammed; yet we expect it to serve us faithfully without much attention for years. A door keeps out the elements, secures our loved ones, welcomes our guests and creates a first impression. But there comes a time when it needs a little help... Restore Your Door provides that help! History Established in 1997 We are now offering Franchise opportunities and serving, Austin, Dallas - Forth Worth, San Antonio. Meet the Business Owner: Marvin M. Marvin Macotto has been in charge of Restore Your Door Since 2004 and since then there has been a lot of improvements. Our in-shop seven-to-ten day restoration process sets us apart from the one-day on site refinishers and costs only a little more. We guarantee the beauty, quality and finish of your restored door. Repairs;Commercial & Residential;1 Year Warranty;On Site Refinishing;Quality-in-Shop Restoration;Wood Door Refinishing Professional Clean Room Finish;Beautiful Secure Loaner Door

"Vendor contacted us very quickly and requested some basic information like door dimensions and photo. A quote was given online. Once we decided to proceed, vendor's employee arrived at designed time to remove door and replace with a temporary. We were told the work would take 1 week, and it did. We got a call on the morning of the day door was to be returned, and the employee arrived at the appointed time. The quality of the work was excellent. We have already recommended the vendor to friends."

Lynn G on July 2020

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The Door Refinishing Co

4.88(
105
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The Door Refinishing Co

4.88(
105
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Award winning customer service with Satisfaction Guaranteed on all refinishes. Let's make your doors happy again!

"I recently had my door refinished by The Door Refinishing Company, Inc., and I couldn’t be happier with the results! Don, who handled the refinishing, did an outstanding job. The door looks brand new, with beautiful craftsmanship and attention to detail. He was professional, punctual, and took the time to make sure everything was perfect. The entire process, from start to finish, was smooth and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend The Door Refinishing Company, Inc. to anyone looking for top-quality refinishing services!"

Chris P on October 2024

Award winning customer service with Satisfaction Guaranteed on all refinishes. Let's make your doors happy again!

"I recently had my door refinished by The Door Refinishing Company, Inc., and I couldn’t be happier with the results! Don, who handled the refinishing, did an outstanding job. The door looks brand new, with beautiful craftsmanship and attention to detail. He was professional, punctual, and took the time to make sure everything was perfect. The entire process, from start to finish, was smooth and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend The Door Refinishing Company, Inc. to anyone looking for top-quality refinishing services!"

Chris P on October 2024

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OneGuard Home Warranties

4.39(
755
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OneGuard Home Warranties

4.39(
755
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Customers say: Super punctual
1990 years of experience

We’re a home warranty company, a company that believes in providing the best service possible to fix what’s broken. Fast. And while home ownership has never been easy, OneGuard is rooted in the belief that life is more important than a leaky faucet. Life is about spending time with family and friends. It's about enjoying time in the backyard. It's about precious time. Time that you can’t afford to waste. Contact us today for your Arizona, Nevada or Texas home warranty service! A home warranty is limited to providing repair or replacement coverage on items when they break down as a result of normal wear and tear. So, proper use and care of systems and appliances is required for coverage. Non-mechanical parts or components that do not contribute to the primary function of appliances are not covered. Check contract for details. Or call one of our Customer Care representatives. We'd love to chat with you.

"I’ve been a OneGuard customer for over 10 years, but my recent experience was deeply frustrating. After waiting 10+ days for Sunbelt Electric (their only approved contractor), their tech, Frank, diagnosed a bad fan motor—yet OneGuard refused to replace it and still billed me the service fee. Customer service was unhelpful, offshore, and confusing, so I ended up paying out of pocket to fix the motor. I felt misled and stalled at every turn, and I can no longer recommend OneGuard."

Elliott G on May 2025

We’re a home warranty company, a company that believes in providing the best service possible to fix what’s broken. Fast. And while home ownership has never been easy, OneGuard is rooted in the belief that life is more important than a leaky faucet. Life is about spending time with family and friends. It's about enjoying time in the backyard. It's about precious time. Time that you can’t afford to waste. Contact us today for your Arizona, Nevada or Texas home warranty service! A home warranty is limited to providing repair or replacement coverage on items when they break down as a result of normal wear and tear. So, proper use and care of systems and appliances is required for coverage. Non-mechanical parts or components that do not contribute to the primary function of appliances are not covered. Check contract for details. Or call one of our Customer Care representatives. We'd love to chat with you.

"I’ve been a OneGuard customer for over 10 years, but my recent experience was deeply frustrating. After waiting 10+ days for Sunbelt Electric (their only approved contractor), their tech, Frank, diagnosed a bad fan motor—yet OneGuard refused to replace it and still billed me the service fee. Customer service was unhelpful, offshore, and confusing, so I ended up paying out of pocket to fix the motor. I felt misled and stalled at every turn, and I can no longer recommend OneGuard."

Elliott G on May 2025

Keyman Locksmith Service

5.00(
13
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Keyman Locksmith Service

5.00(
13
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Keyman Locksmith Service was established in 1983 and had been responsible for providing outstanding Locksmith Service and products ever since. Our specialty is in the area of commercial and residential and now FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE Our regular customers particularly value Our ability to provide a complete locksmith package. Additional fax - (713) 937-7585. Additional e-mail - [email protected].

Keyman Locksmith Service was established in 1983 and had been responsible for providing outstanding Locksmith Service and products ever since. Our specialty is in the area of commercial and residential and now FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE Our regular customers particularly value Our ability to provide a complete locksmith package. Additional fax - (713) 937-7585. Additional e-mail - [email protected].

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Landmark Home Warranty

4.08(
320
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Landmark Home Warranty

4.08(
320
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Customers say: True professional
2004 years of experience

Landmark Home Warranty is a publicly held company committed to offering the highest level of service for all of your home warranty needs.

"Landmark Uses Disreputable Contractors ? AZA Repair & Brenovations HVAC Are the Worst Landmark sent AZA Repair for my refrigerator, and they left it worse than before?still not working, scorch marks from a blowtorch, copper lines sticking out, tools and oil left behind, and no receipt. Then Landmark sent Brenovations HVAC for an AC motor replacement, and that turned into exposed wires, bolts hitting fan blades, missing parts, and complete disregard for safety near my kids? play area. Both companies were unprofessional, negligent, and refused accountability. Landmark?s use of these contractors makes me seriously question the value of having a home warranty at all."

Michael B on October 2025

Landmark Home Warranty is a publicly held company committed to offering the highest level of service for all of your home warranty needs.

"Landmark Uses Disreputable Contractors ? AZA Repair & Brenovations HVAC Are the Worst Landmark sent AZA Repair for my refrigerator, and they left it worse than before?still not working, scorch marks from a blowtorch, copper lines sticking out, tools and oil left behind, and no receipt. Then Landmark sent Brenovations HVAC for an AC motor replacement, and that turned into exposed wires, bolts hitting fan blades, missing parts, and complete disregard for safety near my kids? play area. Both companies were unprofessional, negligent, and refused accountability. Landmark?s use of these contractors makes me seriously question the value of having a home warranty at all."

Michael B on October 2025

Jeff Garrison-Mobile Mechanic

4.64(
11
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Jeff Garrison-Mobile Mechanic

4.64(
11
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Jeff Garrison – Mobile Mechanic comes to you for FAST
same-day auto repair service. Don’t bring the car to the tools, bring the tools to the car! Serving Houston and Galveston, Texas Jeff Garrison – Mobile Mechanic takes the stress out of auto repair issues by responding to calls and servicing them quickly to get you back on the road. Save the expense of a tow truck and the time lost sitting in a waiting room by picking up the phone to have Jeff come to you with his complete auto repair shop on wheels. Jeff Garrison saves the overhead of maintaining a storefront so this personalized come-to-you mobile mechanic service is no more expensive than an auto repair shop, and it is often less expensive. Call Jeff to come to your home, your workplace, or wherever your car has broken down. Jeff has over thirty years experience in the automotive field and has been offering mobile mechanic services since 1997 to many happy customers. Jeff responds to all phone calls and usually offers same-day service. Late afternoon and evening calls can generally be scheduled for the next day. Problems can usually be diagnosed over the phone with price estimates given. If you get his voice mail leave a message and Jeff will respond quickly. Located in the southeast Clear Lake area, Jeff is happy to travel throughout the Houston area, but extra charges may apply outside of his primary service area. Mobile repair service is also available for • inboard and outboard boat motors and trailers • generators • small engines • lawnmowers Jeff Garrison is an ASE certified mechanic.

"Excellent service quality, punctuality, responsiveness. Came when he said he would, did what he said he would, charged what he said he would. Followed up by phone day after work completed just to verify everything in good order. Very good work at a fair price. Will definitely use again."

Brian M on May 2018

Jeff Garrison – Mobile Mechanic comes to you for FAST
same-day auto repair service. Don’t bring the car to the tools, bring the tools to the car! Serving Houston and Galveston, Texas Jeff Garrison – Mobile Mechanic takes the stress out of auto repair issues by responding to calls and servicing them quickly to get you back on the road. Save the expense of a tow truck and the time lost sitting in a waiting room by picking up the phone to have Jeff come to you with his complete auto repair shop on wheels. Jeff Garrison saves the overhead of maintaining a storefront so this personalized come-to-you mobile mechanic service is no more expensive than an auto repair shop, and it is often less expensive. Call Jeff to come to your home, your workplace, or wherever your car has broken down. Jeff has over thirty years experience in the automotive field and has been offering mobile mechanic services since 1997 to many happy customers. Jeff responds to all phone calls and usually offers same-day service. Late afternoon and evening calls can generally be scheduled for the next day. Problems can usually be diagnosed over the phone with price estimates given. If you get his voice mail leave a message and Jeff will respond quickly. Located in the southeast Clear Lake area, Jeff is happy to travel throughout the Houston area, but extra charges may apply outside of his primary service area. Mobile repair service is also available for • inboard and outboard boat motors and trailers • generators • small engines • lawnmowers Jeff Garrison is an ASE certified mechanic.

"Excellent service quality, punctuality, responsiveness. Came when he said he would, did what he said he would, charged what he said he would. Followed up by phone day after work completed just to verify everything in good order. Very good work at a fair price. Will definitely use again."

Brian M on May 2018

Helfman Ford

4.31(
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Helfman Ford

4.31(
16
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Customers say: True professional

Helfman Ford in Meadows Place, TX, also serving Sugarland,TX and Houston,TX is proud to be an automotive leader in our area. Since opening our doors, Helfman Ford has kept a firm commitment to our customers. We offer a wide selection of vehicles and hope to make the car buying process as quick and hassle free as possible. If you would like financing options and you are in the market to purchase a new Ford or used car or truck, we will provide assistance to help you find financing options that fit your needs! Whether you have bad credit, no credit, or are a first time car buyer, you can trust that Helfman Ford will get you into the car or truck you choose with professionalism and attention to your needs. Helfman Ford has an experienced and reliable Service and Parts departments that are open extra hours to help fit our customers' hectic schedules, and as always, Helfman Ford offers competitive pricing for your automotive maintenance needs. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority, and our staff is committed to achieving this goal in every aspect of our business. Please feel free to reach us at (281) 240-3673 if you have any questions or comments.

"On 4/18/18 I brought my 2005 F150 to Helfman ford for a diagnosis on an electrical issue. I was able to talk to the technician who was very polite and I was able to explain the issue and let him know what I had already tried. I am a car enthusiast and I usually do all my own repairs but this time I decided to put a little faith in the dealership (which I never do). My truck is a custom build but is factory as far as electrical goes. He agreed to look at it and within the week I received a call saying they found the problem. They told me to replace the FTP sensor and the EGRSM sensor and the issue will be fixed. He left the shorted sensor unplugged as to not cause any more damage and I replaced both parts with OEM Motorcraft parts and the problem was not fixed. I sent an email to the Tech Advisor on 4/30/18 and did not receive a response. I went up to see him on 6/6/18 and he informs me that the Tech no longer works there but he can try and put me in touch with him because he does work on the side. I’ve already paid $300 in diagnostic from this Tech and $370 in parts I didn’t need. I emailed the manager and requested a re-test to find the issue with no additional charge or my money back and they said there is nothing they can do but I'm welcome to bring it back and keep paying them money until they find the issue. Never trusting the dealership again."

Clayton T on June 2018

Helfman Ford in Meadows Place, TX, also serving Sugarland,TX and Houston,TX is proud to be an automotive leader in our area. Since opening our doors, Helfman Ford has kept a firm commitment to our customers. We offer a wide selection of vehicles and hope to make the car buying process as quick and hassle free as possible. If you would like financing options and you are in the market to purchase a new Ford or used car or truck, we will provide assistance to help you find financing options that fit your needs! Whether you have bad credit, no credit, or are a first time car buyer, you can trust that Helfman Ford will get you into the car or truck you choose with professionalism and attention to your needs. Helfman Ford has an experienced and reliable Service and Parts departments that are open extra hours to help fit our customers' hectic schedules, and as always, Helfman Ford offers competitive pricing for your automotive maintenance needs. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority, and our staff is committed to achieving this goal in every aspect of our business. Please feel free to reach us at (281) 240-3673 if you have any questions or comments.

"On 4/18/18 I brought my 2005 F150 to Helfman ford for a diagnosis on an electrical issue. I was able to talk to the technician who was very polite and I was able to explain the issue and let him know what I had already tried. I am a car enthusiast and I usually do all my own repairs but this time I decided to put a little faith in the dealership (which I never do). My truck is a custom build but is factory as far as electrical goes. He agreed to look at it and within the week I received a call saying they found the problem. They told me to replace the FTP sensor and the EGRSM sensor and the issue will be fixed. He left the shorted sensor unplugged as to not cause any more damage and I replaced both parts with OEM Motorcraft parts and the problem was not fixed. I sent an email to the Tech Advisor on 4/30/18 and did not receive a response. I went up to see him on 6/6/18 and he informs me that the Tech no longer works there but he can try and put me in touch with him because he does work on the side. I’ve already paid $300 in diagnostic from this Tech and $370 in parts I didn’t need. I emailed the manager and requested a re-test to find the issue with no additional charge or my money back and they said there is nothing they can do but I'm welcome to bring it back and keep paying them money until they find the issue. Never trusting the dealership again."

Clayton T on June 2018

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Door locks should be changed roughly every seven years. The average lifespan of a door lock is seven to 10 years, so it’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.

You should replace door locks when you move into a new home since you don’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.

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.

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.

If you also have a standard door leading to your garage, install a robust deadbolt lock and reinforce the frame with security plates. Then, secure any windows with shatterproof glass or film to deter break-ins. Consider a smart garage door opener for your car entrance, enabling remote monitoring and control through your smartphone. Motion-activated lighting around the garage to deter intruders is a great way to amplify these security efforts. Lastly, educate your family on security practices, such as keeping the garage entrances closed and locked.

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