When my first child had an accident at home, I realised we hadn't childproofed the house as well as we could have. Thankfully, they were fine, but I learned my lesson and began a thorough inspection of my home and garden. I got to work addressing the various hazards we had overlooked, and I started this blog to help other parents think objectively about the hazards in their own homes. I post about a variety of topics, such as pool safety, choosing a safe garden fence, storing medication and cleaning products, window and door locks and kitchen safety for kids. I hope you find my blog useful and informative.
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5 Instances When You Should Call a Locksmith
Ana Gonzales
Chances are, you only think to phone a locksmith if you've become locked out of your home, or when you need to have keys cut. There's a lot more to the trade than that, however. Here are a few good examples of other times when you definitely need to call on a locksmith.
1. There's been a break-in. If someone has broken into your home, office or other property, the first call you make should obviously be to the police. Once everything is in process, however, you need to make an appointment with a locksmith to examine your security as soon as possible. Locksmiths are often the only people who can reliably identify security problems and properly advise you on how to fix them.
2. You're moving house. If you're moving into a new property you should speak with a locksmith sooner rather than later. Newly occupied properties are a good target for opportunistic thieves, and it's important that you have the locks changed right away. You should also ask for a general overview of the property's security.
3. You're ready to put a property on the rental market. Preparing a property for rent can be a minefield, especially if it is to be rented as multiple occupancy. Locksmiths understand the rules and regulations that landlords and prospective landlords must abide by, and will be able to help you meet them.
4. Your locks need maintenance carried out. Fixing, changing, tightening or loosening locks yourself can lead to any number of problems. Rather than risking making a problem worse, you should get in touch with a locksmith who can ensure that routine security maintenance is carried out to standard.
5. To install a lockbox or safe. It's perfectly possible to buy a safe in a DIY shop and install it yourself, but that doesn't mean it's a good idea. Only a locksmith can provide you with a safe of good quality and ensure that it's properly installed. Otherwise, you risk having a thief simply pick the whole thing up and take it away sight unseen with the hope of getting into it later.
Building a good working relationship with a reliable local locksmith like Atlas Lock & Key is always a good idea. You'll get the best deals to improve your security, and you'll have someone whom you know that you can trust to handle these problems as they come up.
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