January 2021
7 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Home Safe
When it comes to purchases, there are those made on impulse, and those that are planned. Candy bars, and chapstick? They fall in the former category. Home security products like safes? They definitely require more [...]
4 Ways to Improve the Security of Your Garage Door
As we’ve covered on this blog before, your garage door is one of the most vulnerable entry points in your home. But if your garage door is in need of repairs or lacks other basic [...]
Security Tips for Restaurants
From purse snatchings, and pocket pickings to drive-thru robberies, and even homicides, there are a variety of potential crimes that can happen at restaurants. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), “the most common [...]
6 Ways Dallas Residents Can Improve Automobile Security in 2021
We’ve officially made it… 2020 is in our rear-view mirror. Speaking of rear-view mirrors, it’s a good time to talk about cars. Specifically, improving car security for the coming year. If you’re considering a New [...]
December 2020
How Cold Weather Affects Your Locks
We're in the middle of winter, which means the temperature has changed dramatically from what it was just a couple of months ago - yes, even in north Texas. This can have a big impact [...]
Liberty Safes: A History
Liberty. It’s not just one of the greatest aspects of living in the United States of America, it’s also the name of one of the most respected brands for personal security. Liberty Safes are among [...]
Why Car Keys Are Getting More Expensive to Replace
Everything is getting more expensive these days. It’s getting to the point where you almost have to take out a second mortgage to afford the latest smartphone. While it’s true that some things get cheaper [...]
5 Ways to Improve Rental Property Security in DFW
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is known for a lot of things, from Tex-Mex and cowboy hats to long commutes, and unpredictable weather. It’s also known for its number of renters, as six out of every [...]
Mail-In Security Kits vs. Professional Locksmith Installation
SimpliSafe. Ring. Nest. Consumers these days can easily buy a security kit online, have it shipped to their house, and set it up themselves. But are these DIY options really worth it? Should you trust [...]
November 2020
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Purchase a Key Online
These days, you can purchase pretty much anything online—and expect delivery the same day or week. From books, and boats to coffee machines, and insect repellant, there’s practically no item you won’t find somewhere on [...]
Security Tips for Retail Stores
Shoplifting and organized retail crime (ORC) are ongoing challenges for many businesses each year. According to the 2020 National Retail Security Survey, “theft, fraud, and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $61.7 billion in 2019, [...]
Fixing a Lock on Your Safe: 4 Options
The most frustrating situations are the ones where there seems to be no solution. Getting locked out of a safe? That qualifies. If you’ve suddenly found yourself with a need to fix a lock on [...]
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