As we continue to see a rise in break-ins and theft in Omaha in 2023, checking and updating your home security should be your number one priority.
Read MoreThey say that one of the first things you should do when you move into a new home is change the locks. You never know who might have a key to your new front door. Changing or rekeying your home’s locks might be a good idea if you’ve lived in the same house for a while or if you’ve recently had a roommate move out, too.
Read MoreIt’s easy to confuse changing a lock versus simply rekeying it, or to assume that the two processes are one in the same. In reality, they’re actually very different when it comes to both cost and difficulty – and it’s important to know which step to take, and when…
Read MoreChoosing the right deadbolt lock requires more than picking out the best deal on the shelf. Take some time to consider your lifestyle and security needs to find the perfect fit for you. Here are a few pros and cons of mechanical and electronic locks to help you choose the most stylish and secure deadbolt for your home.
Read MoreAs we enter the warmer months of 2022, checking and updating your home security should be your number one priority.
Read MoreThree key considerations before choosing to duplicate your house keys for your children and teenagers to use, or to primarily use a hidden spare key.
Read MoreConvenient spots are not always the safest places to hide a spare key! Here are the best and worst places to hide your spare key from burglars.
Read MoreAs your child is getting older and more independent, your household safety rules need to be revisited. Introducing lock safety to your child is an important process that guides them through many areas of new responsibility, covering their daily habits to what to do in a serious emergency.
Read MoreAs we enter the warmer months of 2021, and as many of us are going back to the office after a year of working from home, checking and updating your home security should be your number one priority.
Read MoreWhile the holiday season is a time of joy, it can also pose many dangers. Every year about 8,000 injuries occur from accidents related to holiday decorating activities. Christmas trees alone are involved in hundreds of fires which result in almost 40 deaths each year. Decorating with safety in mind can keep you from becoming one of those grim statistics.
Read MoreAt Elmer’s Lock and Safe, we offer a wide variety of locksmith services. One of our specialties is realtor locksmith services. Check out all of the ways we help Omaha realtors and home owners/renters stay safe and secure.
Read MoreDoor locks are an essential part of any residential space, and they are part of the building blocks for safety and security. Most people are aware of this, but not many are knowledgeable when it comes to door lock types. Selecting the appropriate door lock from available door lock types is important. The reason is simple, some locks work better in one situation than they do in others.
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