| Some simple and common sense home security | | | | which contain independently operated alarms. Some |
| initiatives by an experienced locksmith | | | | whole-house security systems include a remote |
| Home security locks can be placed in different areas | | | | control panic button that can trigger an alarm from |
| around your home in order to increase the existing | | | | anywhere in the house. Residential security solutions |
| security system. The bump key is the latest threat | | | | include alarm systems, fire alarm systems, key |
| to some home security locks such as conventional | | | | control, and structured wiring solutions. Also included |
| cylinder locks; a new lock-picking technique called | | | | are discussions about alarm systems, property |
| “bumping” is quickly gaining popularity with | | | | identification and other security considerations. One |
| criminals using simple tools and resources available on | | | | thing is for sure, as technology advances so does the |
| the internet. The different types of door locking | | | | field of security and the consumer is the winner in all |
| systems that are available .The only proper way to | | | | of this with better systems and less cost. |
| choose what type of door locking system and home | | | | Locksmith |
| security locks you will need and thus should purchase | | | | There are 22 million homes in the UK, which on |
| is by thoroughly considering your particular situation, | | | | average have three locks; of those, 65% are Yale |
| taking into account such factors as the size and style | | | | type rim locks, which are at risk from ‘lock |
| of your home, and the amount of time and money | | | | bumping’; just nine easily obtained bump keys will |
| that you are willing to spend. ABUS specializes in | | | | open almost any cylinder lock in the UK and they are |
| home security locks for doors and windows, padlocks | | | | available legally as locksmiths use them. Some of the |
| for multiple uses, and locks for security of bicycles, | | | | most significant benefits are: traditional locksmith |
| motor scooters, motorcycles, ATVs, and boats. | | | | methods, which are also used by thieves, cannot |
| Locks | | | | open your door as there is no mechanical key |
| Mortise deadlock Mortise locks fit into a slot cut into | | | | system available; and the most obvious one being |
| the edge of the door and usually can only be opened | | | | that you can feel safe and secure in your own home |
| with a key. Locks come in many types and styles, | | | | with this type of technologically advanced system. |
| and both the lock and the way the lock mounts are | | | | Keys |
| important factors in keeping your home safe. | | | | Do not hang keys on hooks within plain view inside |
| Lock | | | | your home. Don't give keys to maintenance or deliver |
| Never leave valuables in sight or in an unlocked | | | | people. Know who has keys to your home. Change |
| drawer if you are away from your desk. Millions of | | | | the locks and keys when you move into a new |
| homes in the UK are at risk because of a design | | | | house or apartment. Make sure your keys don't fall |
| weakness in the Euro Profile Cylinder locks commonly | | | | into the wrong hands, the following tips should help: |
| used on UPVC doors. | | | | Never carry identification on your key ring or holder. |
| Systems | | | | Mark is an Enfield locksmith with an interest in home |
| Many house alarm systems work by sending a signal | | | | security and protection |
| to a central monitoring location when a break-in is | | | | Mark also makes a lot of fresh juicer and blender |
| detected. Wireless systems consist of battery or AC | | | | drinks and tries to be as healthy as he can be. |
| receptacle powered sensors and contact switches | | | | |