If you are a female living alone, staying safe is a top priority. There are many criminals that target those living alone and being a female living alone only makes you an even more likely target. Fortunately, there are some safety measures you can take to keep you safe even when you don’t have anyone…
When you want to secure your home there are several steps that you can take to do that. One of the ways is to have a security system or alarm. The alarm will hopefully alert an intruder and send them running. This is only a deterrent and not a way to keep them from entering.…
There are several ways that homeowners try and secure their home. Some of them are great and will help keep your home safe from a would be burglar. There are others that are not going to do what you think they are and in many cases they can be worse for your homes security. One…
The whole purpose of a locked front door is to keep yourself safe. It gives you a sense of security to have a door locked and supposedly unable to open. What if we told you that most people have a lock on their door that can easily and effortlessly be broken into? So easy in…
While the holidays are filled with serving others, and you see a kindness that is a little more abundant during this time than any other during the year; unfortunately burglaries are more common as well. There are some thieves that try and take away the joy of the holidays from others. Texan Lock & Key…
Many people put all their faith in having a security alarm system. This isn’t a bad thing but you may be surprised how often a security alarm system can fail a homeowner. Please allow Texan Lock and Key to explain how a security alarm isn’t the only means of home defense and how to protect…
If you come home and notice dents on your lock or scratches around it, it’s a good indication that someone attempted to get into your home. These are the most obvious signs, but there are other ways you can tell. House Burglary Facts; How Do Burglars Break Into Home? 1. Brute force attack. If a…
We need locks to help secure us in our everyday lives. The locks are used to keep your home locked up safe when you leave, your car to keep out a would be car thief and your business to keep your company and inventory secure. Locks are the best way to feel that security but…
We are entering an age where technology is advancing into every part of our lives. Now we can upgrade our homes and business with locking systems that have advanced technology too. Where at first these more advanced locks were only available to the wealthy and famous, they are now becoming more affordable to everyone. Texan…
The locks on our doors are designed to protect us and with over two-thirds of all break-ins happening through the front door, our locks need to be reliable, both strong and durable and most importantly, long lasting. Reasons You May Need to Re-key or Replace Your Locks You may need to replace your locks if…
