If you’ve ever locked yourself out of your house (and come on, most of us have at one point or another) you’re familiar with the mad dash to find a locksmith to come and bail you out of trouble. It’s easy to go with the first locksmith who pops up in your Google search, but […]
Read moreDo you remember the word problems in math class that always had two trains about to crash into one another? One travels at one speed and the other travels at a different speed and you had to figure out what time the trains were going to crash, which, now that I think about it, seems […]
Read moreWe’ve discussed the topic of hardware grades time and time again on LockBytes and with good reason – it’s incredibly important. Knowing your hardware grades can be the difference in saving large amounts of money over time and a reoccurring broken lever set. Thankfully, it’s one of the easiest issues to address when it comes […]
Read moreLast week, Whitney walked you through the ins and outs of mag locks. Mag locks are a great solution for securing doors in certain applications; however, like other locks, if mag locks aren’t properly installed, or if there are other issues with the door, they cannot do their job, leaving the door unsecure. We are […]
Read moreWe regularly get asked about ADA codes for doors and locks. Sure, you can look at the code book, but if you’re like most, poring over the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) codes will make you go cross-eyed – especially the door section. There are so many numbers and exceptions that it’s enough to confuse even […]
Read moreIt’s tradeshow season, which means our sales team is working more from their laptops on Delta’s WiFi than from the office on their way to meet with some of you – our wonderful readers! As is true for any tradeshow jaunt, we get A LOT of….. interesting questions while we’re on the road. In an […]
Read moreBefore we move on to the types of safe locks, if you missed Types of Safes – What’s the Difference last week and you aren’t familiar with the different types of safes skim through it before you read this one. Its ok – I’ll wait for you. There’s a lot of useful information there, right? Remember […]
Read moreCommercial safes are nothing new to the loss prevention world, since being patented in 1835 safes have done nothing but increase in security and presence. Which means it’s probably not necessary to spell out the benefits of installing a safe and protecting the valuables of your facility, business or home. Widely considered non-negotiable, commercial safes […]
Read moreDoor rust can wreak havoc on the integrity of your exterior doors. A few weeks ago we talked about ten ways to increase the longevity of your back doors. Today, I want to dive more into preventing door rust in the first place. Take a look at these pictures – all of this damage could likely […]
Read moreThere are a million and one things your store managers and personnel use throughout their shift. One of the most commonly used is the store safe. We trust our livelihoods to these metal boxes, but have you ever stopped to think about how they work? This YouTube video does a great job of covering the basics […]
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