Born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, I’m used to the heat and humidity that abounds in this climate. Direct sunlight and weather can deteriorate locks over time. My father was a contractor and rental unit owner, and one of his major hurdles was changing the locks: back then it was expensive and time consuming.
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With more than 2 million burglaries reported in the United States each year according to the U.S. Department of Justice, protecting your home is critically important, especially while you are away on vacation
Many break-ins are opportunistic crimes, in which thieves see an occasion to break into a home easily because a door or window […]
Before we purchased Kwikset SmartKey for our home security, my husband and I had already installed Kwikset hardware throughout our property. The classic design and quality of Kwikset’s hardware was what initially caught our eye and prompted us to adorn our home with Kwikset knobs on all of the interior doors.
We purchased the SmartKey […]
I have served as the Camp Locksmith on a military post in the Middle East for three years. A few years ago, some theft incidents occurred in employee housing on the camp, and I was in charge of finding a solution to upgrade our locks and, hopefully, eliminate the problem.
I started digging around and […]
Kwikset’s SmartKey door lock is designed to alleviate the stress and costs that result from having to re-key a door lock. SmartKey’s advanced design provides maximum security while requiring minimal time and skill. It sounds simple because it is! To feed your curiosity, here’s an in-depth look at how the Kwikset SmartKey actually works.
SmartKey […]
One of the most sought-after elements of today’s digital home among homebuyers is the electronic lock. This is a dramatic change from the days when the primary competitive advantages for a door lock were quality, style, finish and price. While these traits are still important, the role that smart locks can play in a […]
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