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Can’t get in? 4 common door lock problems
We’ve all been there: going to lock the front door at night, or opening the garage to get the car out in the morning, your trusty key suddenly doesn’t work

How to manage your front door keys to prevent crime
How many front door keys should you own and who should you give them to? Not enough and you risk being locked out, too many and you may weaken your

5 ways to remove a broken key from a lock
If you’re finding yourself reading this article, then it’s highly likely that you’ve made a simple mistake that a lot of people make and broken your key in a lock.
Security advice for students living away from home
For most young people, starting university and living in shared student accommodation is their first real experience of independent life. So, how can you keep your stuff safe and sound

What are your options when your tenant loses a key?
Even the best tenants can lose their key from time to time. That’s why all landlords should have a firm plan of action for when such a situation arises. If

Entrusting your child with a house key
Entrusting your son or daughter with a house key for the first time is a momentous occasion. From a parent’s point of view, this is self-confirmation that your ‘baby’ is

What you should learn from being locked out at night
Sometimes, getting locked out of your home is just destined to happen and there’s not much you can do about it. It only takes a moment of distraction to misplace

Moving home? You’ll probably need a locksmith
Moving home isn’t easy. First, you’ve got to find a house, make an offer and then – if you’re fortunate enough to have your bid accepted – you’ve got to
How to handle being locked out on a bank holiday
Whether you’ve just returned from a holiday or you lost your keys on the way home from the pub, few experiences induce panic more than being locked out on a