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What’s happening at Towergate Locksmiths
We know you don’t need a locksmith often. And usually the times you do is only because of necessity and considered an expense you wish could be avoided. But not taking the right security measures can be even more costly and what of the peace of mind knowing that your property is as secure as you can make it.
Well, that’s the simple intention of our blog. To provide the information that can make your home or business safer. Info that details the many types of lock out there, their purpose, and their levels of security. Plus, we’ll reveal some real-life examples of locksmith work and some tips on the security measures you don’t need a locksmith for. Yes, even us.
Because the real key to better home security starts with you.
DIY vs Hiring a Locksmith. Things to Consider
Look, we get it, in these times where money is tight and you’re at a loose end for a few hours you might think it’s the perfect time to fit that new lock you’ve just bought yourself. We applaud that...
Be Sensible Where You Leave a Spare Key
Ok, we know it may be tempting to have a backup key by your door in a ‘safe place’ that of course only you will ever know about. I mean, nobody is ever going to think of lifting that flowerpot...
What To Do If You Are Burgled
There's not a lot worse than being burgled. On top of the loss of your possessions, some perhaps irreplaceable, it's the loss of your sense of security and peace of mind that can be...
How To Choose A Good Locksmith, Not A Bad One
Last time we spoke of choosing a good locksmith and we thought we’d expand on that a bit. Because while scam locksmiths, or just plain bad ones, are thankfully not that plentiful you definitely...
Locksmiths & Locks – What Everyone Should Know
So, you think you know what a locksmith does and how locks work? Well yes, you can take a good guess, it ain’t rocket science, but we thought we'd bring up a couple of popular assumptions that...
WD40 – Please, Please Don’t Use It On Your Locks
This is a public service announcement. Oh yes dear reader, and it’s about time too because someone has to finally stand tall and alert the fine people of Yorkshire - other counties are available,...
What To Do If You Lose a House Key
Right, you’ve lost your house key, what do you do next? Well, depending on the circumstances you’ll either know straight away and start cursing or you’ll go into denial/panic mode and start...
Keep Your Home Secure in Winter
Burglars are nothing but an opportunistic lot and Winter, well to them, it's like Christmas has come early. And it's a festive period that lasts a few months. Because Winter is by far the worst time...
Sash Jammers – Why You Need Them For a uPVC Door
Sash Jammer, cool name right, but do you know what a Sash Jammer is? Well, if your property has a uPVC door or window, we think you should. As a physical item,...
Common Signs of a Lock Problem
Having trouble locking your doors or perhaps getting them to open or shut properly? There are various reasons for that but to help identify any potential problem, we have listed the most common...
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