Life Hack: Make Duplicate Car Keys To Avoid Stress and HassleBy Tim GeorgeoffFebruary 27, 2020#automotivelocksmith #popalockottawa Have you stressed out family members by vehemently safeguarding your one and only car key? Even worse, have you misplaced it just minutes before you are expected to pick up your kids at school, be at work on time or make it to an important event? Do you fear dropping your set of keys ...
Commercial Security SolutionsBy Tim GeorgeoffFebruary 25, 2020#commerciallocksmith #popalockottawa As business owners know, running a company (large or small) is a significant undertaking. Keeping that business secure adds another major area of responsibility. Commercial buildings have much different security issues than residential properties, as they have more locks, special ...
Your Safety is Our PriorityBy Tim GeorgeoffFebruary 20, 2020#homesafety #popalockottawa #ottawalocksmith Don't put your safety & security at risk by not having your locks installed by a professional. A trained, certified Pop-A-Lock Technician can professionally install your locks correctly at minimal time & cost. We can install or repair all lock types, brands, & models ...
The importance of picking the right locksmith: CBC Marketplace address scams within the locksmith industryBy Tim GeorgeoffFebruary 18, 2020#popalockottawa #homesafety #locksmithottawa In a recent CBC Marketplace Expose, more than 80 Toronto area locksmith listings on Google Maps are found to have bogus information. The investigation into the locksmith industry uncovered an expansive network of fake locations and fake five-star reviews for locksmith companies ...
Pop-A-Lock recognized in the CFA Awards of ExcellenceBy Tim GeorgeoffFebruary 7, 2020#popalockottawa #homesafety #locksmithottawa Pop-A-Lock Canada is the Silver winner of the 2019 Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) Awards of Excellence in Franchising. The award was presented to Pop-A-Lock on April 8, 2019 during the Awards Gala at the 28th annual CFA National Convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario. ...
Saving Lives With Our Free Emergency UnlockingBy Tim GeorgeoffFebruary 5, 2020#popalockottawa #homesafety #locksmithottawa We provide a free community service dedicated to saving children and pets who are inadvertently locked in vehicles. Across North America Pop-A-Lock has rescued hundreds of thousands of children and pets through this free community service.
How to Secure Your Smart HomeBy Tim GeorgeoffJanuary 29, 2020#popalockottawa #homesafety #locksmithottawa As more devices and appliances with Internet capabilities enter the market, protecting those devices from hackers becomes critical. Unfortunately, many of these non-computer, non-smartphone devices weren't built with security in mind. So what can someone who's already bought ...
Can I Replace a Car Key Without Having the Original?By Tim GeorgeoffJanuary 22, 2020#automotivelocksmith #popalockottawa It’s possible for locksmiths to make a copy of your car key, even if you don’t have the original. The first thing you need to do is determine what kind of key you’ll need. Newer-model cars have something called transponder keys, which include programmed chips ...
The shift to electronic locks. Here are some valuable insights.By Tim GeorgeoffJanuary 10, 2020#popalockottawa #homesafety #locksmithottawa If you are looking for a cost-effective way to keep your property safe, electronic locks may be just what you’re looking for. By delivering many of the same benefits as a traditional Electronic Access Control (EAC) system with increased security, convenience and efficiency, ...
Increasing Security of Your HomeBy Tim GeorgeoffJanuary 3, 2020#homesafety #popalockottawa #ottawalocksmith Feeling safe in your home is a top priority for most people. But how do you get this safety? Taking measures like using a high-end security system to not letting your mailbox overflow can increase home security. Below are eight suggested ways you can increase the security of your ...
Season's Greetings from our family to yoursBy Tim GeorgeoffDecember 24, 2019Warmest greetings of this festive season and best wishes for happiness this New Year.
Fun Fact About LocksBy Tim GeorgeoffDecember 23, 2019#ottawalocksmith #popalockottawa The oldest known locks are roughly 4,000 years old. These were made by Egyptians, and were large wooden bolts to secure doors.
Household Items You Can Use to De-Ice a Frozen Car LockBy Tim GeorgeoffDecember 20, 2019#automotivelocksmith #popalockottawa Frozen car lock leaves you stranded? There are a few easy fixes using items from around your home to de-ice a frozen car lock: 3. Coffee or tea If you happen to be carrying a to-go cup of hot, black coffee or tea, you could try heating your key by dipping your key into the hot liquid, ...
Key Security for Your BusinessBy Tim GeorgeoffDecember 19, 2019#commerciallocksmith #popalockottawa Key security is important for your business, but if you think that having a ‘do not duplicate’ key is the solution to your security problems, you might want to think again. While these keys may be marked as restricted or ‘do not duplicate,’ a skilled ...
Household Items You Can Use to De-Ice a Frozen Car LockBy Tim GeorgeoffDecember 17, 2019#popalockottawa #locksmithottawa Frozen car lock leaves you stranded? There are a few easy fixes using items from around your home to de-ice a frozen car lock: 2. Hand sanitizer The secret ingredient is the rubbing alcohol which lowers the freezing point of water and melts the ice inside the lock almost instantly. ...