Why rekey your locks when you move in
The keys you were handed are rarely the only ones. A rekey makes every stray copy useless, for less than the price of new locks.
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Plain advice about locks, keys and getting back in, written from a North Hollywood dispatch desk.
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Hiring a mobile locksmith: a short checklist
A mobile locksmith comes to the lock instead of the other way round. Handy, sometimes essential. Here is how to hire one well.
Why a locksmith belongs in your saved contacts
Nobody plans a lockout. Saving one checked number ahead of time turns a panicked search on a dark street into a single call.
Locked out of the car: who to trust and what to do
Keys on the seat, doors locked. Before you reach for a coat hanger, here is what to check, who to call and what a proper car opening looks like.
Ten locksmith services worth knowing about
Locksmiths do far more than open locked doors. Here are ten services people in North Hollywood ask about, and when each one makes sense.
Business lockouts: why a professional is worth the call
Every hour a business stays shut costs money. Forcing the door usually costs more. Here is how to get back in cleanly and avoid the next lockout.