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Most Frequently Asked Locksmith Questions – Part Two
In our 10+ years in business, we've received a lot of different questions about our trade, and today we're going to continue to answer some of those questions for you! Question 1 - I just bought a house and I'm looking to secure my new property - can you guys help me...
Most Frequently Asked Locksmith Questions – Part One
Locksmith Questions In our 10+ years in business, we've received a lot of different questions about our trade, and today (and over the next few blogs) we're going to answer some of those questions for you! Locksmith Question 1 - I lost all my keys... Can you make me a...
3 Lock Maintenance Tips (From a Pro Locksmith)
Many people think your locks are are like a watch: set it and forget it. However, if you're not keeping up with lock maintenance, you may be weakening the integrity of your lock hardware. There are a lot of moving parts in your lock - more than you may perhaps think....
How Does a Lock Work? A Professional Locksmith Explains.
Locks are something you use every day, whether at your apartment, home, car, or work: but how do they actually work? Today, you'll get to learn from a professional locksmith how a lock works and what happens every time you put your key in and turn. How does a “keyed”...
What is a Smart Lock?
The world of technology moves more and more quickly as each day goes by, and the world of security and locksmithing is not immune to the changes wrought by the technological revolution: enter the "Smart Lock". A smart lock, simply put, is a lock that can be controlled...
Best Locks for an AirBnB
If you have an AirBnB, you know the importance of secure access control. But with dozens of different options out there, it can be hard to know which option is right for you. That's why South Shore Lock & Key is here to help! To begin with, we always recommend a...
How the Weather Is Affecting Your Locks
When you live in Massachusetts, you hear about the weather (or, as it's more often pronounced here, "the weathuh") a lot. We all know the sudden weather changes from hot to cold - sometimes taking place in the course of a day - can be unpleasant when you have to be...
Your Door Matters More Than You Think When it Comes to Your Home Security
Something you may not know is that, when it comes to your lock hardware, your door matters a whole lot more than you think - and, perhaps, in a different way than you may assume. It's obvious that, if you're seeing holes, or if the wood is crumbling and rotting and...
Changing vs. Rekeying Your Locks
Should you change or rekey your locks? Today, our team of professional locksmiths are going to help you decide which option is best for you. Have you moved recently? Or maybe lost your house keys? Are you looking to update your home's style? If you've answered "yes"...
What To Do (And What NOT to Do) If You’re Locked Out of Your Car
Locked Out Of Your Car? We Can Help... We've all had that horrible moment - you're busily gathering your things from the car, you're already running late, you hit the manual lock button on the door, you bump it shut with your hips because your hands are full, and as...
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