
Common Door Lock Problems and How to Fix Them
If you have a problem with your door lock, you might want to fix it soon. You can solve it yourself, or it may require a locksmith. Some lock problems may cause a locked out or create a security risk to you and your family. Here are several common lock problems and...

Keyed Alike – Multiple Locks With Same Key
Do you have questions on keyed alike or keyed to differ? Are you thinking about using the same key to unlock multiple locks? In this post, we will cover these questions. What Does Keyed Alike Mean? Keyed alike means that the locks have the same key code so that one...

Best Ways to Improve Your Front Door Security
The front door to your home is commonly the most accessed entry point for intruders. They will often kick it open to gain entry into your house. That means securing your front door is an important measure you can take to help reduce the risk of burglary and make your...

Things to Consider When Buying Smart Door Lock
We'll be talking about smart door locks but this applies to doors installed with a digital lock too. Both can be fully keyless but there are a few differences. Smart locks connect to your mobile device through wireless, Bluetooth or similar technology to enable remote...

Why Do You Need to Change Locks on Your Home?
Many situations will make you feel the need to change your locks to increase your home security. If you're considering changing the door locks on your house, there are 2 ways to accomplish this. Rekeying Locks Rekeying a lock involves changing the inner workings of...

Should You Change Locks When Moving Into a New House?
Security is important for any home or business. When you move into a new property, ensure that duplicate keys out there can't be used by anyone to gain access to your new place at any time they want. Whether you're renting or owning the property, changing locks is...

What to Do When You Get Locked Out of Your House
You left your keys inside. You are locked out of your house. What to do now? A lockout can happen at any time. These are ways to get you back inside. If you get locked out of your home, here's what to do. Don't Panic, Stay Calm Call for Help Look for unlocked door or...

The Ultimate Guide to Residential Lock Types
It’s all very well to talk about locks on doors, but what exactly are all the locks, how do they work and what are their strengths. At South Perth Locksmiths we’re always happy to give our clients information about their security and how it works for them, so we’re...

What should I do if my keys were lost or stolen?
So if your keys are lost or your keys have been stolen, the best solution, and in this case with the locks being in good working condition is to remove the cylinder, repin it to a new code combination. This guarantees that whoever has your keys are not going to be...

How to Keep Your business Premises as Secure as Possible
Investing in the security of your business does not just mean liability insurance. It also means making sure all the equipment, documentation, materials and product that make up the assets of your company are well-protected at all times. Depending on your business,...