When I first began working at LockNet, I wasn’t at all aware of exactly how much doors and locks would begin to invade my everyday thoughts. Sure, we walk through doors every single day but really, how much attention do you give them? (My guess is about .00002%.) What I was really shocked by was […]
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 […]
It’s October and I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve been taking in my fill of horror movies. It’s a requirement for this month and I do my part. Granted, I watch a majority of them with my hands over my eyes, but it still counts. Because of my Halloween preparedness, I’ve noticed there […]
Have you ever heard of T-Rex Tuesdays? It’s an actual thing. With a guy in a T-Rex suit. I’m not kidding. I follow it on Facebook and, while not only do I look forward to T-Rex Tuesdays, there was a video this week that was totally applicable to the door and hardware industry. You all […]
It seems like every time I turn on the news, I hear about some type of break-in or theft. Being in the lock industry, I immediately think, “What products could help prevent these issues?” The good news is there is no shortage of products you can use to secure your doors and reduce the likelihood […]
Is your door hardware specification budget something you have ever scrutinized? What if I told you that the average hardware budget we see on specifications is around $15,000 per building; does that make you want to give it a good once-over? Our team of door and hardware specialists review specifications on a regular basis and […]
Before the Newtown shooting, I rarely thought about the mechanics of school security. On that day in December 2012, though, it was the only thing I could think about. It didn’t help that my daughter, Evie, was sitting in her first grade classroom when the news began to pop up on social media. Our country […]
One of the hardest hit spots for vandalism in retail facilities in urban areas is the bathrooms. Senseless bathroom vandalism can cost businesses lots of money, but don’t worry. We have some solutions for you. Access control can be incredibly beneficial when dealing with bathroom vandalism. You have several options that allow you to restrict […]
If you have facilities in urban locations, you likely deal with restroom vandalism on a somewhat regular basis. The obvious solution is to install commercial bathroom locks, but the type of lock is not always so easy to select. This is why many restaurant and retail chains come to us with the question: What type […]
Did you know that improper door plans could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars? Yes—you read that correctly. If your door plans specify doors and hardware that violate ADA code, you could be fined $55,000-$110,000 per violation. Yikes! And that’s not the only way they can cost you. Here are the top three ways […]