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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What does it mean to have a bonded locksmith?

Many of our customers inquire about what terms such as ‘Licensed, Insured, Accredited, and Bonded’ mean. Here, courtesy of the expert locksmiths at Chicago Locksmith, is some information about exactly … Continue reading

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Interesting Facts about Locksmiths

Locksmithing is an ancient field that has only grown more advanced and complex over the years. Anybody who practices it’s true art needs to be both trustworthy and skilled. Here’s … Continue reading

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Why Price doesn’t always determine a quality lock

Here at Chicago Locksmith, we are often asked what kinds of locks are the best for home contexts. However, we tend not to favor one manufacturer or company over another … Continue reading

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When Keys get stuck in car ignition

There’s many reasons that car keys sometimes get stuck inside the ignition of the vehicle. If it occurs constantly, it’s most likely a structural issue with the ignition switch itself. … Continue reading

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Brief School Safety Statistics

School safety has become a hot button issue in the news media. Here’s Chicago Locksmith’s brief guide to some of the safety statistics that define security in our nation’s schools, … Continue reading

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Building Exit Devices

In order for commercial buildings to stick to official fire prevention and building codes, it’s essential that you have proper exit devices in place in order to keep all building … Continue reading

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Different Kinds of Locks

Locks serve a primary purpose of helping protect valuable possessions. From The ancient locks made of rope knots, to contemporary electronic locks, there’s a plethora of lock types in both … Continue reading

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Locksmith Hiring Advice

It happens to everyone. Sometimes you really can’t prevent getting locked outside of your car, home, or workplace. Everyone at one point needs to consider the installation of high security … Continue reading

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