7 Ways You Can Improve Your Home Security Today

As locksmiths, we understand the importance of home security. Your home is your sanctuary, and it’s critical to protect it from potential burglaries. That’s all very easy to say, but how exactly do you do it in reality? In this blog, we’ll provide you with some expert tips and advice on how to prevent burglary … Read more

5 Hidden Benefits To Changing Your Locks

Changing the locks is something that most people don’t pay a lot of attention to. It’s easy to overlook what can seem like a small task, a chore, or just something they don’t want to think about at the moment. Some people might even feel like they can’t afford the cost of getting their locks … Read more

How To Maintain Your Locks Properly

It’s really easy to forget all about your locks once they’ve been installed. Most people just let them do their jobs, and only think about them when something goes wrong. By that point, the repair could be very expensive -or worse you will have to replace the lock altogether. But with a little preparation and … Read more

Is The UK Locksmith Industry Regulated?

Locksmiths are a bit like spare underwear- you don’t think about it until you REALLY need them. But unlike spare underwear, it’s easy to find a locksmith in an emergency situation. When you do, you put a lot of trust into that person, who helps you to open and secure locks and access systems. They … Read more

Are Roller Shutters Really Worth It?

If you run a business with a physical location, you’ve probably spent a lot of time working out how to make it more secure. And we’re sure one of the things on your list to research is roller shutters- which is how you ended up here. At My Lock Locksmiths, we’ve installed our fair share … Read more

uPVC Doors Letting The Cold In?

Well winter has well and truly let us know that it’s arrived hasn’t it! The cold snap took us to 0°C, and we even saw snow on our travels yesterday! And with the drop in temperature, we know we’ll be getting lots of calls about one thing – uPVC doors. Specifically, that uPVC doors are … Read more

The Best Lock For Your Garage Door

When it comes to home security, the garage door is one of the last things you might think about – especially if it doesn’t lead directly into your house. But it’s one of the bigger targets for thieves, and also typically’ home to some of your most valuable assets. Even if you don’t keep your … Read more

3 Tips For Removing A Broken Key From A Lock

Have you ever gone to unlock your door, only to turn the key, pull it away and find only half of the key in your hands? Where is the other half? Firmly stuck in your door of course! It’s never a fun situation, but keys can and do break, and when they do it’s usually … Read more