Garage doors are often overlooked weak points in home security that intruders can take advantage of. That’s why you should properly maintain your garage doors, especially if they provide direct access to the main structure.
When there are issues beyond what regular maintenance can address, call on garage door professionals so your home’s security is not compromised. Here are some maintenance measures you need to take. Lubricate Garage Doors Garage doors function on intricate mechanisms such as tension springs, rollers, and rigs. Over time, wear and tear and corrosion can prevent the garage door from opening and closing smoothly. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2woAmuf
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Don’t hesitate to call on professional garage door repair services at the soonest possible time after detecting the slightest of malfunctions. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/BMZfoiw6NfU
There are few moments in life as exciting—and as hectic—as moving into a new home. Exciting because it’s a new chapter in your family’s life; hectic because you have to cart most of your belongings from your old place to your new one.
Between the hustle and bustle of moving, it’s surprising, then, why many newly relocated families often forget about a small but crucial detail about their home: the door locks. New owners, same locks In most cases, the keys your broker hands to you are the same ones used by the home’s previous occupants. Hypothetically speaking, as long as the former owner has a spare set of keys, he or she can still enter your home. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2veCtST When it comes to keeping your property secure, the first thing you should monitor closely is the condition of your doors and locking mechanisms. Everyday wear and tear can cause them to fail, putting your security and that of your property at risk.
At the first sign of door and lock problems, it is imperative to seek the services of professional locksmith. Here are some of the many different services a locksmith can provide for you. Key Duplicates and Replacements Key duplicates are necessary if more than one person requires access to the property. It’s also great as a safety net especially for instances where the original key breaks, or gets lost. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2verWXW Some people would rather take care of things on their own instead of relying on a third party to fix whatever it is that needs fixing. While attempts at being handy at home can be advantageous to a certain extent, it may lead to bigger problems when skills and experience are sorely lacking.
Fixing broken locks and doors, is a serious security concern that warrants the attention of a professional. Your family’s safety and security in your own home trumps any dream of proving you’re the ultimate handyman. Here are some more reasons why you should go for the pro. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2wovyVP The garage door is perhaps the most integral portal to your home. Next to your front and back doors, it is one of the most heavily used doors in the house. In fact, for many people, they come and go through their garage doors and hardly ever use the front or back doors. On average, it will be operated more than a thousand times a year. If it is malfunctioning, your safety is not only threatened, but the security of your home as well. A garage door is not an entry you want unlocked overnight. Keeping it in good working order will ensure safety and security for you and your family by preventing a major breakdown.
Moreover, a properly functioning garage door free of dings and other abnormalities benefits your home’s curb appeal. Garage door maintenance involves a number of routines. Some are easy enough to do yourself while others require a professional. Observe the Way it Moves Garage doors are easily ignored and taken for granted, despite how many times homeowners use them. One way to keep yours in good condition is to pay attention to how it works. Whenever you operate it, listen for any funny noises emanating from it. Grinding, scraping, or squeaking noises can indicate a problem. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2w53SFf In a world where practically everything is accessible with a few taps of your fingers, so-called old school technologies like keys and door locks are still relevant. After all, everything from your home to your car requires a lock and a key for you to access it—and to keep burglars out.
The security they offer might also be the reason for potential issues down the line, such as when the lock mechanism malfunctions. Luckily, you can call on a trusted locksmith like Coastal Contract Hardware if you ever face any of these dilemmas. You’ve locked yourself out How many times has this happened to you: You’re running late, so you rush out the door, only to belatedly realize you’ve left your keys inside the house. Locking yourself out is probably one of the most annoying things that can happen, and it can really derail your day. While you can attempt to gain entry by using tricks such as swiping a credit card through the door frame, it doesn’t always work (and you destroy your credit card.) In these cases, your locksmith will use specialized tools to unlock the door, allowing you to enter your home in no time at all. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2uzdWHO Here’s a fun fact: the oldest known lock-and-key device is 4,000 years old and was discovered in the Khorsabad palace ruins in Nineveh, which is now modern-day Iraq. While a millennia has passed, the basic concept remains the same: inside the door lock are pins and tumblers (or wooden pegs, in the case of ancient locks) which are unlocked when the proper key is inserted.
However, thieves have also had a millennia to master this security feature, and today, there are many ways they can bypass a locked door, from “bumping” the lock with a special key, to using lock picks to disengage the pins and tumblers, to drilling the lock cylinder itself. The same inconveniences of carrying a key have also persisted till today—one can imagine homeowners of yore locking themselves out after misplacing their house key. If you want to avoid the vulnerabilities and downside of a typical lock and key, consider getting a more contemporary alternative: the keyless door lock. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2uvZWyn Doors serve as your primary layer of defense against burglars. They fend off intruders and provide you and your family peace of mind. However, not just any door can do the job, especially an old and worn-out one. The responsibility for maximizing the security of your home rests on your shoulders. Therefore, it helps to educate yourself on the door security options available.
Pick-proofing the entry door’s deadbolt is one way to improve your home's security. It’s still not enough, however. Many burglars can force a door open despite a deadbolt. In fact, statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation show that 65% of break-ins are accomplished by forcing or kicking in the front, back, or garage service doors. Reinforcing the doors against such force is therefore necessary. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2uwD3Ll Never worry about losing your keys again when you get a keyless door lock system. If you want to install one in your home, contact a locksmith today! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/halB8c4pCqI
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