Quick guide to choosing rekey vs. replace When an employee leaves, you have two fast paths. Rekey if you trust the hardware and only want new keys. Replace if the lock is worn, weak, or you want an upgrade. Pick by risk, budget, and time. High risk or bad hardware,...
Picking between a deadbolt, a knob, or a lever is simple once you match the lock to the door and how you use it. Use a deadbolt on entry doors for strong lockup, add a knob or lever for the latch you grab all day, choose a lever if grip is a problem, and pick tougher...
A sticky lock usually comes from three things, weather, wear, or alignment. Heat and humidity swell wood and thicken gunk. Cold shrinks metal and stiffens grease. Loose hinges make the latch scrape. Your first move, tighten hinge screws, clean the key and the keyway,...
Moving into a new place and not sure what to do about the locks? Here is the short answer. Pick rekey if the locks work fine and you just need new keys. Pick replace if the locks are worn, you want better security, or you want smart features. If you are not sure,...
Picture this. You run out for a quick coffee and a kolache. You hop back to the car. You pat your pockets. No keys. Your stomach drops faster than a roller coaster at the fair. You peek in the window and there they are. Sitting on the seat like they own the place. You...
