I Locked My Child In the Car, What Do I Do Now?By Tim GeorgeoffAugust 18, 2020#popalockottawa #locksmithottawa In case of emergency: Call 911 Block any sunlight you can from getting in the car Keep track of time so you know how long the child has been in the car Look out for signs of heatstroke – bright red or flushed cheeks, confusion or lethargy, and sometimes ...
Fun Facts About LocksBy Tim GeorgeoffAugust 14, 2020#popalockottawa #locksmithottawa If deadbolts aren’t installed properly, they won’t give protection. It’s important to have a locksmith rather than a contractor install them.
6 Habits That Are Hindering Your Home SecurityBy Tim GeorgeoffAugust 13, 2020#homesafety #popalockottawa #ottawalocksmith 5. Neglecting Your Alarm If you do have a security alarm installed in your home then you should be using it. Forgetting to set the alarm can become an everyday occurrence which can prove to be a costly mistake. It is also a good idea to change up the code on your alarm every so ...
Moving Into a New HomeBy Tim GeorgeoffAugust 12, 2020#homesafety #popalockottawa #ottawalocksmith Buying a new home is exciting and busy time. When you get the keys to your new home at the closing, you can’t know how many copies of the keys the previous owners had made and how many might still be floating around. That’s why it’s important to have the locks changed ...
Ignition Repair & Key ExtractionBy Tim GeorgeoffAugust 6, 2020#automotivelocksmith #popalockottawa Is your key getting harder to turn in the ignition or door lock? These are tell-tale signs that your ignition and/or key may be wearing out. Don’t wait until your key finally breaks off inside the ignition – call your local Pop-A-Lock in Syracuse at 315-424-6736 today ...
Residential Lock InstallationBy Tim GeorgeoffJuly 30, 2020#homesafety #popalockottawa #ottawalocksmith You could risk your security by installing a lock yourself, or worse, ruin a brand new door. Our skilled professionals have the training, tools and techniques to properly prepare various types of wooden, steel and aluminum doors for a wide range of locks. We know how to avoid costly ...
Saving Lives With Our Free Emergency UnlockingBy Tim GeorgeoffJuly 24, 2020#popalockottawa #locksmithottawa If your child or pet becomes locked in a vehicle we recommend immediately calling 911, then contacting Pop-A-Lock. One of our car door technicians will be dispatched right away to unlock your door for free.
6 Habits That Are Hindering Your Home SecurityBy Tim GeorgeoffJuly 21, 2020#popalockottawa #homesafety #locksmithottawa # 4 – Hiding A Spare Key Outside Your Home Another frequent error homeowners make is leaving a spare key outside their home. Burglars will typically look for a hidden key in an obvious location such as under a doormat or in a fake rock. If you feel a need for a spare ...
Rekeying LocksBy Tim GeorgeoffJuly 15, 2020#homesafety #popalockottawa #ottawalocksmith Rekeying a lock means to change the working key of the lock to a different key, without replacing the lock itself. It does not hurt the security of the lock, nor does it make it more secure. If your home has several locks and each lock has a different key, which ...
Don't Stash Spare Keys Around HouseBy Tim GeorgeoffJuly 10, 2020#homesafety #popalockottawa #ottawalocksmith Rather than stashing a spare key under the pot plant to let the dog walker in, consider getting more keys cut in order to give your trusted contacts their own key copy. Unfortunately, many of the common spots for hiding keys are also the first place for burglars to check so don’t ...
6 Habits That Are Hindering Your Home SecurityBy Tim GeorgeoffJuly 7, 2020#popalockottawa #homesafety #locksmithottawa 3. Publicising Your Whereabouts Sharing your location on social media may seem like a harmless way to let your friends and family know what you are up to but at the same time, you are unwittingly advertising your empty property to burglars. Think carefully about what you are sharing ...
No-touch door handle products on the riseBy Tim GeorgeoffJuly 3, 2020#popalockottawa #locksmithottawa #commerciallocksmith We've being asked by our customers for alternatives to legacy door hardware to help address the everyday preoccupation and demand for new health experiences; public spaces, office doors, communal washrooms and retail entrances. StepNpull® foot operated door openers is a low-cost ...
Happy Canada DayBy Tim GeorgeoffJuly 1, 2020#ottawalocksmith #popalockottawa Stay safe and Happy Canada Day from your trusty locksmith.
Fun facts about locksBy Tim GeorgeoffJune 26, 2020#popalockottawa #homesafety #locksmithottawa It may come as no surprise, but the famous escape artist Harry Houdini started his career as a locksmith. Houdini worked in a locksmith’s shop at age 11 and the young apprentice quickly learned how to pick any lock available at the time. Without lock and key technology, the ...
Habits That Are Hindering Your Home SecurityBy Tim GeorgeoffJune 25, 2020#homesafety #popalockottawa #ottawalocksmith Unlocked Entry Points You often forget to lock doors and windows when stepping out of the house, even for a brief period of time. It only takes a few minutes for a burglar to steal valuables from your home, so get in the good habit of locking all the doors and windows every time ...
Common Lock TypesBy Tim GeorgeoffJune 23, 2020#popalockottawa #homesafety #locksmithottawa Whether your needs are residential, commercial, or automotive, having the proper type of lock is necessary for maintaining the security of yourself, your family, and your belongings. One factor that people often struggle with is determining which lock is right for their specific ...