Hiring the right locksmith is an important decision. You want to hire someone with experience that holds expertise in their field. It’s also essential that the individual or company whose services you contract be honest and reputable. Do locksmiths have to be licensed? In short, it depends on the state or city in which…
An ignition cylinder is responsible for controlling the power of the engine and allowing your car to start. When it is not working correctly, it can be challenging to get your car running. Luckily, professional locksmiths can help you replace the ignition cylinder quickly and cost-effectively to restore engine power. At Lock Around The Clock,…
Many people buy a safe to keep at home for various reasons. Valuables they want access to but need to keep secure can be put in a safe instead of in a safety deposit box. Important documents like birth certificates and land deeds can be kept safe from theft or fire. But if you forget…
We’ve all been there – an old key for a lock unopened in years. Worst of all, the key is bent or in such poor condition that using it risks breaking the key and the lock. So what do you do when you have a bad key and a lock that needs to be…
When you get locked out of your home or vehicle, it seems like time has sped up. You start running all the scenarios through your mind of how late you will be for your appointments. The worst-case scenario of how long it will take to get on with your day fills your thoughts. Being…
A locksmith is an expert in the field and skilled in getting you back into places you have locked yourself out of. It’s okay; you don’t have to be ashamed. We’ve all done it before. A locksmith can open your standard front door lock or get you back into your car. But you might…
Most of us have been there or know someone else who has – locking keys in the car or even losing your set entirely. The process is stressful, but thankfully a quick call to a locksmith can get you a new key in no time. However, it’s not often that we get to see how…
Having a locksmith over helps you if you must get new locks on a home or get into your house when you lose the keys. However, you may wonder if you should give them a tip for their efforts. Doing so will help you remain polite as you reward them. Do You Tip Locksmiths? Some…
Most everyone has experienced the sinking feeling of thinking they locked themselves out of their home or vehicle. Often, their key is just in a different pocket, and they get in easily enough, but sometimes, a call to a locksmith is needed. Have you ever wondered, how does a locksmith open a door? Most of…
Have you lost or damaged your car keys? Replacing them is often a frustrating experience, requiring both time and money you’d rather not spend. Many people are surprised at the cost of car key replacement, as even relatively simple keys can set you back several hundred dollars. Understanding the reasons for the high cost…