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Key System Policies and Procedures

One of the holy grail points at LockNet we like to hammer home when it comes to key systems has to do with how the company plans on how to handle the policies and procedures. This can be a daunting task and can often overwhelm the buyer before they even get started. So, today I […]

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It’s That Time Again: Cold Weather Prep for Your Door and Lock Hardware

In Kentucky we’ve had a fairly mild autumn so far. In fact, a little less than 48 hours ago we were sitting pretty in the sixties and sunshine. It turns out we couldn’t ignore the overused phrase of Jon Snow forever, because it’s true: winter IS coming. Just like your boat and inground pool, it’s […]

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Reducing Germs in the Workplace: Automatic Door Operators, Antimicrobial Door Pulls and More

I had to pick up some medication yesterday from the pharmacist and do you want to know what she asked me? She asked me if I was ready for my flu shot. I’m sorry, excuse me? Are we talking about the flu already?? I can’t even begin to tell you how depressed it makes me […]

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Is Your Door Hardware About to Break?

We frequently  get calls from people who need a replacement door hardware. They aren’t happy about it because door hardware is definitely NOT inexpensive. The sad part? It probably could’ve been avoided. There are plenty of signs your door hardware is about to break. And often, the damage (and subsequent replacement needs) are completely avoidable. […]

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Cylindrical Locks: Sometimes Simple is Better

When you talk to most people in the lock industry, mortise locks get the most respect. “They’re sturdy!” “They last longer!” “They hold up better against thieves and vandals!” This is where I being to worry about the egos of the cylindrical locks of the world and for that reason alone, they’re getting their very […]

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CuVerro: Reducing Germs This Cold and Flu Season

Did you know they got rid of the Flu Mist this year? Do you know what the Flu Mist is? The Flu Mist was a heaven-sent alternative to the flu shot and children rejoiced because, hallelujah! No more flu shot. That is until they found out the Flu Mist wasn’t working quite as well as […]

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Black Friday: Are Your Hardware Grades Up to Par?

In eight days Black Friday will be upon us. As soon as people wake up from their tryptophan induced slumbers and wipe the gravy from their chins, they’ll head out to embark on one of the newest holiday traditions. Do you know what this means? This means the traffic in your store, in one night, […]

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Shopping Season: Automatic Door Operator Overdrive

With the gift-giving holidays right around the corner, the malls and big box retail stores will soon have floods of potential customers looking for that perfect gift. I know, I know…Thanksgiving isn’t here yet, but no one shops for gifts for that holiday. And, let’s be real: Black Friday is one of the most popular […]

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Locked Out: When Access Control Keypads Can Save the Day

Dave Path, one of my very favorite people at work, helps LockNet out sometimes by cleaning the building on the weekends. He does it at night and he’s always the only one in the building. One Sunday morning I woke up to a text from Dave briefly asking me to call him as soon as […]

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Keyless Entry Systems – Will They Work For You?

We’ve discussed previously about how no matter how popular keyless entry systems become, the physical key is always going to be around. That doesn’t mean some facilities aren’t better suited for a keyless entry system though. There are certain situations where a client will give us details on their facilities and we’ll know from the […]

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