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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Raid on phony locksmith
Friday, October 16, 2009
Beware of phony locksmiths
Today, locksmith business is the only business which is becoming more popular than others. But, with this popularity it is also became a way of cheating people and making fraud. Recently, I heard a news about a fraud by a fake locksmith company. The victim said that he was leaving his house for some work and leaving his puppy at home but while making sure weather he has gated properly or not so she could get in to the house, he accidentally locked himself out.
Because he moved in to his house recently, he didn't had any other spare set of keys He tried to call his landlord but he didn't replied. After several calls to locksmiths, finally he found one who were ready to do the job in $55 only, he immediately jumped over their price. They told him that one of their locksmith would be there in just 15 minutes but he came after 45 minutes. After examining the situation he asked for extra $85.85 for opening the door. The locksmith tried to pick the lock and also used air pressure bags to open the door but both didn't worked.
And finally, he would be able to unlock the door and changed his lock in around $200 including installation, uninstall and new lock price.
In these types of situations phony locksmiths get a chance of cheating people because they know that they will pay anything to solve those problems.
Always call a 24 hour locksmith. I advice you to be very sure to whom you are calling. If you are not sure, ask your neighbors, colleague or other consumer help departments. To avoid these frauds, check for locksmiths id, company's vehicle, company's certificate, etc.
Because he moved in to his house recently, he didn't had any other spare set of keys He tried to call his landlord but he didn't replied. After several calls to locksmiths, finally he found one who were ready to do the job in $55 only, he immediately jumped over their price. They told him that one of their locksmith would be there in just 15 minutes but he came after 45 minutes. After examining the situation he asked for extra $85.85 for opening the door. The locksmith tried to pick the lock and also used air pressure bags to open the door but both didn't worked.
And finally, he would be able to unlock the door and changed his lock in around $200 including installation, uninstall and new lock price.
In these types of situations phony locksmiths get a chance of cheating people because they know that they will pay anything to solve those problems.
Always call a 24 hour locksmith. I advice you to be very sure to whom you are calling. If you are not sure, ask your neighbors, colleague or other consumer help departments. To avoid these frauds, check for locksmiths id, company's vehicle, company's certificate, etc.
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Saturday, May 30, 2009
Fireproof Safes
Fireproof safes are specially designed to protect all the material kept inside it from fire or high temperature. Rating of fire resistance security safes is done on the basis of the amount of time they can resist fire and withstand high temperature and set internal temperature does not exceed, example 340 °F or 167 °C over 40 minutes. Floor safes are more fire resistant than normal safes. Rating of fireproof safes is performed by Underwriters Laboratories in USA
Friday, May 15, 2009
Precautions To Avoid Flu
We all know that flu is increasing rapidly in some countries. We should take serious steps to avoid this disease from spreading in more area. There are some precaution to protect oneself:
If we take proper precautions, we can overcome this problem.
- Don't make close contacts who are already infected with this disease.
- Always cover your mouth and nose when sneeze or cough.
- Don't touch your mouth, nose and eyes frequently, it will spread germs.
- Don't use other's towel or personal things like soaps, drinking bottle if you are infected.
- If you are infected, stay at home.
- Exercise daily, drink atleast 8 glasses of water and eat fresh fruits and vegitables.
If we take proper precautions, we can overcome this problem.
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Saturday, May 02, 2009
Choice of a safe depends on need
Many kinds of safes can be found in market with different varieties nowadays. The shape ,size and variety depends on your need ,if you need the safe to secure your money inside then you probably need more secure safes rather than the ones which are used for files and documents only. Some people like to install a wall safes where they dig a hole with size of safe in the wall and then put safe in there to protect the safe itself, but some people like to dig floor and then install a floor safe there. Everyone is having their own idea to protect their valuable and expensive things. In every case home safe is the best choice and should be used by everyone so to protect their valuables from unauthorized hands and harms, Almost everyone now in homes are using safes, we can call this a home safe too because It is used in home .The safe that are found in banks are too big in size which are too heavy and much more secure than the home safes because it is a bank safe at all where bundles of money is putted inside.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Garage Doors - Opening Problems
One problem can be noticed when dealing with automatic garage doors. Eventually, they fall off the track and get stuck, not moving properly either up or down. It's a difficult task to fix this matter and put the automatic garage doors back on the right track without some assistance. The results are that in the meantime you get it repaired, you may need to leave the doors wide opened. Repairing automatic garage doors requires skilled manpower and should be done only strictly by people trained by the manufacturer of the garage door opener apparatus.
To finish, I want to point a safety feature I believe automatic garage doors are missing: a built in sensor to provide an automatic stop in case something or someone is in the way of the descending garage door. In New York locksmith, some units have a panic button to stop the door in case something is blocking their pathway, but an automatic sensor would bring much more safety for drivers since some people simply freeze when facing panic situations.
To finish, I want to point a safety feature I believe automatic garage doors are missing: a built in sensor to provide an automatic stop in case something or someone is in the way of the descending garage door. In New York locksmith, some units have a panic button to stop the door in case something is blocking their pathway, but an automatic sensor would bring much more safety for drivers since some people simply freeze when facing panic situations.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Blast in Mosque - Victims counting reached 250
On Friday, a mosque was struck by a severe bomb blast, in which 51 people died according to officials and more than 100 people injured, in Pakistan. Officials said it was a suicide blast near Afghanistan border in the Bigiari area. Still no claim of responsibility has been taken. It is believed that bombs are carried out by anti U.S. Muslims against people cooperating the United States. At the time of blast around 250 worshipers were praying inside the mosque when bombers detonated the bombs.
On Thursday, another blast killed 11 people at a restaurant. And on Wednesday, a U.S. missile killed 8 members believed to be of Mehsud stronghold.
On Thursday, another blast killed 11 people at a restaurant. And on Wednesday, a U.S. missile killed 8 members believed to be of Mehsud stronghold.
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Monday, March 16, 2009
7 easy ways to stop burglary
Here are some simple and easy ways to stop burglary in your house.
- Do not leave your ground floor windows open because these are the most convenient way to break into a house.
- Always inform your neighbors to collect mails, parcels, etc in your absence.
- Keep garage doors heavily secured and doors attached with it.
- Properly lock all windows near roof, trees and drainpipes.
- Properly padlock sheds because if its opened then tools stored in it may be used by burglars.
- Don't let shrubs and wooden fences get too high, that will screen thieves.
- And the most important way is to print your house number or post code on your valuable items, it will help police to find your items if they were stolen. You can use ultra-violet marking pen for this.
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Thursday, March 05, 2009
Home Security Safes
Have you ever thought your money, gold and all your valuables are still not secure even in your home and a criminal act can make you lose all your important things? With nowadays increasing graph of the crimes in urban areas of country which went higher to its limit can make you lose all your valuable and lovable property such as money, home certificates etc, so how do you protect your money and other expensive things from criminals and criminal activities? With today’s developed science, technology and invocation nothing is impossible, some good companies are manufacturing “Safes” for this purpose. We only saw the security safes in banks and most expensive shops only in past and were thinking that safes are only made for them. But nowadays almost everyone is using safe in their homes to protect their valuable, expensive and important things from unauthorized hands and harm. Protect your valuable with advanced featured safes from NY locksmiths.
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Monday, February 23, 2009
Varifying that your locksmith is bonded or not
An important reason for insuring that your locksmith is licensed and bonded is that there are many who are not licensed locksmiths. These locksmiths are many times inexperienced and lack the professionalism of the licensed locksmith. They may also be out to make as much as possible and lack the training provided in the security industry.
Only the licensed locksmith can give you the advice you may need about your security needs and systems. He will also be able to advise you of security solutions for the electronic locks and systems of you home or business.
The locksmith has filed his paperwork with all the necessary state and federal agencies and has received a license to operate in his state as a bonded locksmith. You can also ask the locksmith for his license number before hiring him to do any of your emergency locksmith and security work or using his locksmith services.
Only the licensed locksmith can give you the advice you may need about your security needs and systems. He will also be able to advise you of security solutions for the electronic locks and systems of you home or business.
The locksmith has filed his paperwork with all the necessary state and federal agencies and has received a license to operate in his state as a bonded locksmith. You can also ask the locksmith for his license number before hiring him to do any of your emergency locksmith and security work or using his locksmith services.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Safe – A Quick Guide to Home Security Safes
The most common use for a safe is to protect valuable items from damage or loss. Therefore, a safe can be defined as a secure, lockable container. Good security safes are usually made of a highly resistant material like steel and are most often shaped like a hollow cube. However, safes can vary in size from small devices concealed in a “book” or behind a special wall panel, to vaults large enough to walk into. Anyone who wishes to purchase a safe for use in his home will have many options to choose from. To make an informed decision, a buyer must decide which type of safe will fit his needs best.
The first consideration of a potential safe owner should concern the type of objects he needs to protect. Most fireproof safes are constructed with a particular purpose in mind, for example, storing money, jewelry, family heirlooms, firearms or documents. Obviously, the quality of the safe should bear some relationship to the value of the items being stored in it. It does not make economic sense to select a cheaper, more vulnerable safe to store priceless antique jewelry, or to use a high-priced model to house things less valuable than the safe itself.
The first consideration of a potential safe owner should concern the type of objects he needs to protect. Most fireproof safes are constructed with a particular purpose in mind, for example, storing money, jewelry, family heirlooms, firearms or documents. Obviously, the quality of the safe should bear some relationship to the value of the items being stored in it. It does not make economic sense to select a cheaper, more vulnerable safe to store priceless antique jewelry, or to use a high-priced model to house things less valuable than the safe itself.
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Monday, February 09, 2009
Mortise Locks - New Locking Mechanism
A mortise door lock and mortise lock set, as imagined, are specific types of lock. They are a traditional type of security lock and, although they are not as popular as the more modern cylindrical lock, they started making a gradual comeback amongst upper-middle-class and upper-class homes across America.
Mortise door locks can be operated in two ways: by lever or by incorporating the standard cylindrical lock. Mortise lever locks are much more ornate than the standard lock, but even the plain mortise lock looks nice in comparison with the standard lock, due to differences in size and design.
A mortise lock set consists of a handle and a lock and also an external cover, designed to hide the large hole created when fitting the lock into the door. The mortise lock in the UK and some other countries is a lever-and-tumbler style of lock just like the original ones were. However, in the US, the more modern mortise locks are supplied with the cylindrical style locking mechanisms; this is because they are thought to be stronger and thus more secure.
Mortise door locks can be operated in two ways: by lever or by incorporating the standard cylindrical lock. Mortise lever locks are much more ornate than the standard lock, but even the plain mortise lock looks nice in comparison with the standard lock, due to differences in size and design.
A mortise lock set consists of a handle and a lock and also an external cover, designed to hide the large hole created when fitting the lock into the door. The mortise lock in the UK and some other countries is a lever-and-tumbler style of lock just like the original ones were. However, in the US, the more modern mortise locks are supplied with the cylindrical style locking mechanisms; this is because they are thought to be stronger and thus more secure.
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Monday, February 02, 2009
You should know about garage doors
Imagine yourself having to manually open your parking site on a very bad weather day. Installing automatic garage doors, you will never need to leave your car to get in the garage again. It's just to set the door opener on, and it will send a signal to your automatic door to open.
Although automatic garage doors sound great, there are few disadvantages you have to keep in mind, especially if you are interested on those ones with garage door opener. The remote control unit is powered by batteries, so you must make sure you always have spare batteries inside your car, otherwise you may end up locked out of your house. Another issue is that some wrong signal frequencies of garage door openers can activate not only your doors but your neighbor's as well, what could be, more than a great inconvenience, a safety hazard. To avoid these issues, regularly call a locksmith services to check doors and openers. Regular check up will make your door working fine.
Although automatic garage doors sound great, there are few disadvantages you have to keep in mind, especially if you are interested on those ones with garage door opener. The remote control unit is powered by batteries, so you must make sure you always have spare batteries inside your car, otherwise you may end up locked out of your house. Another issue is that some wrong signal frequencies of garage door openers can activate not only your doors but your neighbor's as well, what could be, more than a great inconvenience, a safety hazard. To avoid these issues, regularly call a locksmith services to check doors and openers. Regular check up will make your door working fine.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
NYC Locksmith: A name for safety and security
We regularly call locksmith to help us in different situations like for re key, lock repair, locks installation etc. Locksmith is not just a man who can perform locksmith tasks and just change our locks and keys, he's a man who always make his clients feel secure and relaxed. Whenever we call a locksmith, we always call a person, we can rely on. At the time, when our family members stuck in emergency locksmith problems like lockout, locksmith is person we can rely on completely and say that our family members will be safe. Today's locksmiths are becoming very professional and talented by gaining advanced knowledge about locksmithing art. We are always thankful for all those NYC locksmith who are ready to provide us a peaceful night.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Entry Doors - Security with beauty
Nowadays, we all are concerned about our family's safety and security. Along with high security, we also need to make our houses beautiful. In this ways, NYC locksmiths are innovating latest featured entry door, which will provide you complete safety and security. Everyday, many new and latest designed exterior doors are introduced to satisfy a particular client's requirements. A professional NY locksmith will always try to make you feel satisfied by their services and for this they can do everything in favor of their clients.
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Monday, January 05, 2009
Keep Security Keys Secured
For a business or a house, security keys has same importance as doors and other security systems has. Actually security keys are those keys which are allotted by a security keys holder for granting permission to a person for any particular area. Keeping the security keys safe and secured is the utmost job for a key holder. A advanced security key can open many doors, that's why its very important to keep security keys out of reach of unwanted persons. Security of a business or homes is in the hands of a security holder. Always give your security keys only to those persons whom you know well.
Advanced security keys has its own security code which cannot be copied, but doesn't mean that locks and doors cannot be breached, it can be misused by that person to whom you'd provided those keys. So be cautious before you handover security keys to any person. Second thing, always supply sufficient light to the area near security doors and gates because it will help CCTV to recognize the face of that person who is going to perform an illegal activity.
If you need a advanced security systems then just call a NYC Locksmith. Remember, security of you house and business is in your hand. Keep keys secured and your valuables will be automatically secured.
Advanced security keys has its own security code which cannot be copied, but doesn't mean that locks and doors cannot be breached, it can be misused by that person to whom you'd provided those keys. So be cautious before you handover security keys to any person. Second thing, always supply sufficient light to the area near security doors and gates because it will help CCTV to recognize the face of that person who is going to perform an illegal activity.
If you need a advanced security systems then just call a NYC Locksmith. Remember, security of you house and business is in your hand. Keep keys secured and your valuables will be automatically secured.
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