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DIY Lock Cylinder Lubrication

The Right Way to Keep Your Locks Working Smoothly A sticky, difficult-to-turn lock is one of the most common lock problems homeowners and vehicle owners encounter. Dirt, dust, moisture, corrosion, and worn lubricant can all…

OEM vs. Aftermarket Car Keys

Understanding the Difference When replacing a lost, damaged, or malfunctioning vehicle key, one of the first decisions vehicle owners face is choosing between an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) key and an aftermarket key. While both…

Door Operators and Handicap Openers

Alberta Building code has been updated in 2024 with new barrier free standards. Most new commercial buildings in Alberta are going to need barrier free access, which means there are a whole lot of door…

Always Have Apartment Building Locks Rekeyed

If you own an apartment building, you are likely accustomed to having tenants move in and out of units. When someone moves out of a unit, you know it is important to get the unit…

Managing Risk and Securing your work Van

I decided to write this article after doing a large amount of research on van security for our own work vehicles. With the monumental amount of tools that many work vans carry on a daily…

Lost Car Key Programming

Lost Car Keys (Programming a Car Key) Have you ever lost your car keys? The answer is likely yes. This is a common story that happens to just about everyone at least once or twice….

Understanding Master Key Systems

For those who own or manage large buildings, such as an office building, there are going to many locks on the building. This includes the entrances to the building, as well as the offices, break…

I bought a car at auction and I need to get a key made for it

A common phone call we get is about auction vehicles. Many don’t have any keys at all and need to have a new key made for the vehicle. There are a few considerations about auction…

Let’s talk about Access Control for Small Businesses

What does Access Control Cost? Most of the inquires we get from small business owners about access control are related to cost more so than capability and technical features. So I’ve laid out this guide…

The Cause of Honda Ignition locks and Door locks not working

A common call we get is about Honda ignitions and door locks not working. Usually the key will be working fine one day, be a bit finicky 2 or 3 times, and then all of…

How to figure out what kind of Key to order for your Car

Here’s what you need to know to buy the right chip key, remote keyless entry fob, or proximity key for your car. 1. Find out the Year, Make, and Model of your vehicle Check your…

Can I buy an aftermarket key blank for my car?

Do I have to buy an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) key blank? Aftermarket keys are usually way cheaper than OEM keys, but they can be problematic, which is annoying and no one likes throwing money…