The Lock Shop Questions and Answers Locksmiths are often thought of as one-and-done operations but these invaluable services keep your home and business safe for the long term. Since 1945, Floyd Lock & Safe has provided traditional locksmithing products and services, taking pride in our work and concern for your safety. We journeyed into alarm…
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A master key system is a hierarchy of keys made up of two or more locks that have some form of common relationship with each other. Locks operate as you would expect but, what makes a master key system unique is how the locks are pinned (the process of determining which keys will be accepted). Once you’ve determined which keys work in the lock, the keys are cut and distributed accordingly.
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Have you ever lost keys or had them stolen? Were you asked to provide keys to contractors, neighbors, housekeepers, or dog walkers? When moving into a new home, do you always change your locks? Do you have tenant or employee turnover? If you answered yes to any of the above, this blog is for you.
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Locked Out of Your House? Here’s What to Do Almost everyone has felt the feeling in the pit of their stomach when they realized they were locked outside their house. It always takes a few seconds to admit to yourself what happened as you pat your pockets, retraces your steps, and think, though improbable, that…
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It’s common practice for Bloomington homeowners to leave a spare key hidden somewhere on their property. This gives them the benefit of still gaining access to their home when they’ve forgotten their normal key or have accidentally locked themselves outside. In some cases, it also provides entry to the home to non-residents who still need…
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5 Signs Your Home is an Easy Target for Burglars Safety is best described as a habit. When you instinctively look both ways before crossing the street or, without thought, plug in your seatbelt before driving, you’re engaging in the type of repeatable behaviors that increase your safety. Far too often, though, our habits can…
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The front door is typically the first place that criminals look when trying to break in. To keep valuable equipment, electronic devices and inventory secure, business owners should pay attention to front door security. Homeowners can also enjoy better security by taking important steps to strengthen the front door. This can keep families safe and…
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Your home may be your castle, but chances are that you don’t have a moat! Fortunately, you can effectively secure your home and protect your family and belongings with a Medeco Maxum Security Deadbolt. Security experts recommend using a deadbolt in conjunction with a traditional locking knob or lever on every exterior door to prevent malicious entry…
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If you are looking to only keep your door shut than a regular deadbolt from a big box store like Home Depot or Menards will suffice. If you would like to keep people out of your home when they are not wanted, then you need to call Floyd Lock & Safe. Our lock technicians will set you up…
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Change Your Locks It is important to change your locks when you move into a new home. You never know who had previous access to the home before you moved in. You should also rekey your locks if you lose your keys. We recommends replacing your locks with Medeco high-security locks for maximum home security.…
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Businesses generally have a lot to lose. Most people resort to a security system after something happens. If you want to significantly lower the chance of losing valuables, we recommends having a professionally installed and monitored security system within your building of operations. The security system can be set up for individual users to have their…
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Floyd Lock & Safe, a division of Per Mar Security Services, is a local company that has served the Twin Cities and surrounding areas for over 75 years.
