Residential Locksmith Archives

06 May 22

How to Get Back Into Your House When You’re Locked Out

Have you locked yourself out of your house? Locking yourself out of the house can be very frustrating and can create an urgent situation in some cases. It is essential to know how to get into a house when locked out and know when to enlist the services of a professional locksmith. Having a plan […]

25 Mar 22

Lock Maintenance Tips That You Should Know

It is very important to maintain your locks. Maintaining your locks enable them to stay in great shape and last for many years. Without regular maintenance and care, locks will not function correctly and smoothly. If you are looking for some simple lock maintenance tips, then better read on. Here we’ll show you how to […]

25 Feb 22

Garage Door Lockout Tips

Locked out of your garage and can’t seem to fix it? You might be wondering, is the garage door motor broken? Did I lose my spare keys? What if I damage my garage door? These are all valid questions and we’ll discuss each one below with our tips and tricks to unlocking a garage door. […]

10 Feb 22

How to Tell if You Need Door Repair

We at Locked In N Out know that your property–whether it’s your home or your business–is important to you, and we want to help you keep it secure. When it comes to security, one of the most basic but most important safeguards is your exterior doors. After all, while higher-tech security tools such as alarms […]

28 Jan 22

How To Adjust Your Door Strike Plate

A door strike plate plays an indispensable role in securing the door by reinforcing the latch on the deadbolt. Apart from enhancing your door’s security, a strike plate ensures the door is properly anchored to the frame and protects the door jamb from friction. However, a door strike plate may become misaligned with your door’s […]

14 Jan 22

How To Unlock A Door Without A Keyhole

Perhaps you’ve lost the key for your door without a keyhole or your key won’t open the lock for some reason, and you are looking for a way to unlock the door. In this article, we will explain some of the methods you can use to unlock a door without a keyhole. Plastic Card Method […]

31 Dec 21

Advantages of Having Smart Locks in the New Year

It’s a New Year, a great time to evaluate the locks and security in your home beginning with smart locks and what they are all about. A smart lock is an option for securing your home that has come out of the smart home technology industry. Basically a smart lock replaces the traditional lock and […]

10 Dec 21

Preparing Your Home For Your Holiday Travel

December is one of the most-traveled months of the year. Between end-of-year business and holiday visits, there are plenty of reasons to hop in the car or book a flight. Unfortunately, potential burglars know this as well. If you’re heading out of town this holiday season — or really, any time of year — try […]

11 Nov 21

How To Protect Your Home Against Lock Snapping

A burglary can not only cause significant material loss, but also lead to emotional distress, including panic attacks, anxiety and depression. And in 72% of cases, a burglar will enter through the door of a property – which makes it one of the most vulnerable spots. So locks security can’t be an afterthought, but something which […]

29 Oct 21

Halloween and Break-ins

Fall is upon us, which means Halloween is creeping its way to the forefront of our mind. It’s an exciting time filled with haunted houses and pumpkin carving. Amid all the seasonal activities we can often forget that the Halloween season is an incredibly vulnerable time for homeowners. High volumes of foot traffic on your […]

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