Lock Refurbishment
I was recently contacted by a couple from Devon, who were looking to transform their tired heritage locks, to fit in with the restoration of their country property. When i received the locks, I knew there was going to be…
Lock and Key Restoration at Castle Howard
Over the last couple of years, I've had the privilege of working with several large, well known estates. The most recent of these was Castle Howard. They are all a joy to undertake and I have to confess, they are…
Rural Security in the Winter Months
The MLA have recently issued advice to farmers and agricultural building owners, about the security of outbuildings when the clocks go back at the end of October. Its estimated that rural crime cost around £37.8 Billion in 2014! Getting a…
Rotary Dial Key Safe Vulnerability
West Yorkshire Police have recently highlighted the dangers of using cheap rotary dial key safes. It seems many of this type of key safe have been targeted by offenders and the keys taken and used to gain entry to properties.…
National Home Security Month
National Home Security Month This Coming October Many of you may not be aware, that this coming October is National Home Security Month (NHSM). This has been specially designed to create awareness around the growing importance of home security and…
The keys to the city: Retired locksmith selling master keys that will open subways, elevators and power stations
A retired locksmith is leaving the door open for anybody who wants to make themselves at home in various areas of New York City’s infrastructure. Daniel Ferraris, 69, of Union City, New Jersey, is reportedly not asking questions as he…
Locksmith says beware of fraud when you’re locked out
They pounce when you are most vulnerable. You're locked out of your home, car or office, and you need help. You probably do a quick on-line search, to find a locksmith. But that's when sometimes the real trouble begins. A…
Yale Makes Its TV Debut
Yale has created a dynamic campaign to be aired on ITV Meridian, starting on 15th October during the commercial break in Coronation Street, to promote its new collection of digital door locks to a potential target audience of 1.7 million…
Happy New Year
Well it's been an exciting few months and exciting projects on the horizon are looking very interesting for the new year! I hope you've all had a happy and secure Christmas, although the updates from South Yorkshire police about the…
Woodsetts Neighbourhood Watch Talk
Good news for the people of Woodsetts! I have arranged with the local Neighbourhood Watch group, to give a talk about the latest developments with the TS007 standard and how it could affect homeowners in the near future. I shall…