{"id":545,"date":"2014-06-16T20:14:51","date_gmt":"2014-06-16T20:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/?p=545"},"modified":"2014-07-10T14:13:25","modified_gmt":"2014-07-10T14:13:25","slug":"step-by-step-locksmithing-advice-you-can-start-using-today-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/locksmiths-tips\/step-by-step-locksmithing-advice-you-can-start-using-today-3","title":{"rendered":"Step-by-Step Locksmithing Advice You Can Start Using Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you building a new home<\/i>? Who will<\/i> put in your locks for you? Do you currently own a home<\/i>? Would you like to secure it with the addition of window locks? Are you standing on your porch in the cold because you left your keys inside? Find a great locksmith<\/i> using the tips below.<\/p>\n

A locksmith<\/i> who insists on replacing your lock<\/b> when locked out is not reliable. Skilled locksmith<\/i> professionals should be able to unlock just<\/b> about any door without having to replace the lock<\/b>. Replacing your lock<\/b> will<\/i> just<\/b> end up unnecessarily costing you money.<\/p>\n

If you have just<\/b> moved into a new place, you should call a locksmith<\/i> and have them change the locks right away. Even if the former owners seem trustworthy, you don’t want someone walking around with keys to your home<\/i>. The price of a lock<\/b> is small compared to the need for safety for you and your family.<\/p>\n

If you cannot get into your home<\/i>, do not let someone drill into the lock<\/b> prior to trying any other tactics. In addition, someone that wants to immediately replace the lock<\/b> is probably not legitimate. A good locksmith<\/i> can get into just<\/b> about any door. Therefore, the two steps mentioned above should not be necessary.<\/p>\n

Do not be offended if a locksmith<\/i> asks for your identification or questions you a little. He or she needs to make sure they are helping the person that actually owns the home<\/i> or the vehicle. You would not want to work with anyone that did not ask questions to verify authenticity.<\/p>\n

When you call a locksmith<\/i> company, inquire as to how potential employees are vetted by the administration. It is always good to hear that technicians went through a criminal background check prior to being hired. This should provide you with some peace of mind that the technician that comes out to your location is only there to help you.<\/p>\n

Ask the locksmith<\/i> for references of previous customers. If a business has happy customers, they will<\/i> likely share this information. Knowing how dependable the locksmith<\/i> will<\/i> be and how much he or she will<\/i> charge is very helpful.<\/p>\n

If you receive great service from a locksmith<\/i>, you should keep his number on hand in case you need him again. A very good locksmith<\/i> is not always easy to find, so it would not be a good idea to discard their information. You will<\/i> be a lot safer if only once person handles all of your security needs.<\/p>\n

Beware locksmiths who answer the phone with a general phrase, such as “locksmith<\/i> services”. If they don’t provide a company name or location, they may actually subcontract local locksmiths, meaning you have no control over the quality of the person who shows up. Look for a company which is local and mentions their name.<\/p>\n

Whether you have a new home<\/i>, old home<\/i> or just<\/b> can’t get into your home<\/i>, a locksmith<\/i> can help you out. Learning how to find a good professional was only step one, so move on to step two and seek them out. The end result will<\/i> be positive if you start today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you building a new home? Who will put in your locks for you? Do you currently own a home? Would you like to secure it with the addition of window locks? Are you standing on your porch in the cold because you left your keys inside? Find a great locksmith using the tips below. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":544,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[184],"tags":[199,218,191,187,188],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/545"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=545"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/545\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":546,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/545\/revisions\/546"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/544"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=545"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=545"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adjustablelock.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=545"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}