Electronic Locks

Electronic locks add a great deal of safety and security to private property. All the very best safe makers these days create specialty electronic lock systems. Of course, different technology … Continue reading

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Residential Rekeying FAQ

Here at Chicago Locksmiths we often get asked questions about our residential rekeying process. Although it seems like it might be a straightforward process, rekeying actually contains many variables that … Continue reading

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Pros and Cons of Rekeying and Replacing Locks

Many homeowners, when posed with the choice, don’t understand the difference between rekeying a lock and fully replacing it. Surprisingly, it’s more common for people to choose to totally change … Continue reading

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Cost of Lock Changes

If you’ve owned your home for over a decade, you have probably changed your locks by now – and if you haven’t, you really should! Locks can accumulate damage and … Continue reading

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Why Locksmiths are Superior than Dealerships for Car Key Replacement

We don’t need to explain how car keys are an essential item for any vehicle owner. If you lose or misplace your car keys, you simply won’t be able to … Continue reading

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Summer Tips from Chicago Locksmith

Now that Summer is truly over us in all of it’s glory, it can be really easy to forget to adhere to your usual schedules or home security protocols. Follow … Continue reading

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Lock Types you Need to Know

The first locks were made out of ropes, and looked totally different from today’s lock technology. They first originated in the Mesopotamian kingdom of Assyria, and converse to this advancement, … Continue reading

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Neighborhood Security

When most people move into a brand new neighborhood, they inquire about its level of safety. There’s fantastic new tools for people to help inquire about, address, and analyze neighborhood … Continue reading

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Power Outages and Security

Both urban and suburban power outages cause major detrimental effects to security. Criminals consider blackouts an opportunity to commit crimes that they normally would be too scared to attempt normally … Continue reading

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Gun Safe Safety Basics

There’s many reasons to maintain a gun safe at your home or business, as it helps you maintain strict control of who can access your firearms. This is a fully … Continue reading

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