A Keyless World

I’m a little sloppy, and because of that there are three things that I tend to lose every now and then; my house keys, my cellphone, and my debit card. It is no surprise, as these are the items that I use almost on an everyday basis. But one thing that is harder to replace (in the sense of time) are my house keys. If you live an active life like I do, perhaps you may want to consider a keyless entry system, which is one of our residential locksmith options, among others. Let me explain to you further.

Some keyless entry systems do have the option of entering a key, however, only when it is needed. Not all are the same. Regularly, you would only need to enter your personal code into it and this way you wouldn’t need to carry a key around. Accidental lockouts after this would be nonexistent. And if you have kids who lose the keys more often than they brush their teeth then that problem will also be a thing of the past. This system only requires batteries and when they are low a light will blink. The keyless entry system can easily replace existing key hardware. It can also be used with knobs, levers or handle sets.

I have this system at home which makes me feel very high-tech and I can’t wait until I am able to have a keyless car system as well. And no worries, not having to carry your keys will feel a little strange at first since you are used to having them but in no time you will get “unused” to the old-fashioned system. If you would like to know more information about this and other options for your home, just talk to one of our residential locksmith specialists. We work with a sense of urgency and take ownership in what we do. 

Locksmith in El Paso

A few years ago, my cousin inherited an elegant old house from her uncle in El Paso. It wasn’t just any house- it was actually a mini-mansion. At first she wanted to sell it, but then she realized that its layout and location would make it the perfect spot for a small hotel. She just needed to hire a construction company, plumber, and locksmith in El Paso to make some slight renovations.

The mansion already had 12 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. My cousin brought in a plumber to update the bathroom fixtures, making the powder room more comfortable for guests while preserving the house’s vintage feel. Next, she had a contractor remove some walls on the first floor to make a larger lobby area with a reception desk. The contractor also expanded the old house’s dining room into a small restaurant. Last but certainly not least, a locksmith came to rekey all the outside locks and install locks on each guest room door. Without even being asked, he thoughtfully provided her with two copies of each key so that housekeeping would be able to easily access the rooms. The locksmith also put a safe in every bedroom and fitted the downstairs office (where the money would be kept) with a very strong lock.

These small improvements done by the builder, plumber, and locksmith in El Paso really made a big difference in the old house. It took a few months for my cousin to receive a permit to operate a business in what used to be a residential building. After some furniture was bought and a deep cleaning was done, the hotel was finally ready to be opened. Now, my cousin hosts guests from all over the world, who are drawn by the place's old-style charm. The family is so proud of her success!

Commercial Locksmith in El Paso

It was my day to open the branch at the bank last Friday. I had recently been promoted as bank manager and thus I had the authority to open and close the bank. I had only done this procedure perhaps 5 times and so I was still pretty new at it. I was also pretty new at being a key holder and so the most terrifying thing happened to me that day; I had left my keys at home. I live in Las Cruces which is the next city over and a little far from the branch; it was much easier to look up a locksmith in El Paso where our branch was than to drive back home.

Fifteen minutes had gone by since the other employees who were opening with me and I had arrived. We only had half hour from the time we entered before we could open up for customers. That meant that this time we would open a little late but we were not sure how late. Another minute passes by and finally the locksmith guy arrives. It only took a few more minutes to open up for us and as soon as we went in we hurried up and set up each of our work spaces so we could start servicing clients.

We obviously had to call our headquarters right away to let them know of what had happened. They did not know that our other manager was on vacation and the boss was furious because of my mistake. Thankfully the locksmith guy from El Paso was able to help us resolve this issue in an efficient way. However, this mistake could have cost me a job, and you know that high paying salaries are not all that available, much less for someone who would have gotten fired like me. A suggestion to all who are managers, always do the ritual of making sure you do not close your house door without having everything you need for work in your hands!

Closet Lockout

A few years ago, I stayed at a lovely bed and breakfast owned by an acquaintance in El Paso. The old-fashioned room was cozy, with a comfortable bed and a small closet. As I was unpacking a bit before going to bed, I spread out all my cosmetics and toiletries on the dresser, which was adorned with a basket filled with fake flowers. I needed more room so I moved the basket, along with my suitcase, into the closet. I shut the closet door and went to sleep. The next morning I woke up feeling refreshed, but that ease wouldn’t last long. I wanted to put on some clothes for breakfast, but when I tried to open the closet, it wouldn't budge. After a few more attempts, I started worrying that I would have to call a locksmith in El Paso.

I searched frantically around the room for a key to the closet to no avail. Finally, I decided to go downstairs and ask the proprietor for help. When I told her what had happened, she acted like it was no big deal and confidently led me back up to my room. But when we got there, her eyes grew big. “What happened to the flower basket?” She asked. Sheepishly, I explained that it was in the closet. It turned out that the basket contained her only key to that door. I suggested getting some tools and trying to pry open the door ourselves, but she was enamored of the vintage lock and did not want to risk destroying it.

The owner rummaged through some business cards and found the number of a locksmith in El Paso. The locksmith arrived within half an hour, and very soon was able to open the door without damaging the lock. Still in my pajamas and extremely embarrassed, I raced into the closet to get my wallet so I could pay for the inconvenience I had caused. The owner let me foot the bill, but she did ask the locksmith to make her some extra keys!

Locksmith in El Paso

I had an important business meeting to go to the other day. I had given myself plenty of time to arrive at the venue where I was supposed to meet my partner at least half hour before the scheduled meeting time. Even though this was a meeting with my business partner, we were still in the baby stages of our startup, which meant that our relationship was still in its premature stages of development. I had dressed in a formal outfit and made sure my car looked clean inside and out to show I was a person who took attention to detail (an important trait of an entrepreneur). What I did not have in place was apparently my own head. I stopped for some coffee on my way to the restaurant and when I came back I realized I had locked myself out of my car. I looked up locksmith services in El Paso right away.

I called Griselda, my business partner, to tell her my embarrassing story. Even though I still had an hour to go before our meeting time, I wanted to report any possible delays with time so she did not wonder about me. I had always thought of Griselda as this super woman who always remained calmed even during chaos. She seemed to have everything together all the time; I would never that something like this would also happen to her. Ironically, when I called her, she confessed that I had just awakened her!

There I was desperately looking for a locksmith service company in El Paso, embarrassed at my mishap, when my “super” business partner had totally forgotten about our meeting! I take this as a lesson to never underestimate oneself, and to never overestimate others, ha! I was so happy I wasn’t the one late. Thanks George!

Locked out of the Office

It was the Monday of a long holiday weekend and most people were on vacation with their families ­– but not me. I had an important appointment with a potential client. I got to my office around 9 o´clock, hoping to spruce things up a bit and make some coffee before the client arrived at 10. I punched my code into the electronic keypad and turned the door handle, but nothing happened. After trying a few more times and continuing to receive the red error light, I called the office manager to find out if she had gotten the code changed without my knowledge. She replied that the electronic lock had been working fine on Friday afternoon when she left. I knew I shouldn’t force the lock, and calling someone to get me in through the emergency exit would be a big production. There was only one thing to do: call a commercial locksmith.

I couldn’t believe this was happening now. Sitting down outside the door, I took advantage of the time waiting for the locksmith to review my notes for the meeting. The locksmith arrived within 15 minutes. Although I was a nervous wreck, he maintained his calm and explained that occasionally these type of electronic locks malfunction. He removed the lock and let me into the office to prepare for my meeting, as he rewired the lock and changed the combination. When he had finished, I checked my watch: ten minutes to 10. I quickly paid the locksmith and ushered him out.

About 15 minutes later the potential client arrived, none the wiser to the near disaster that I had experienced earlier that morning. Thanks to the speedy response and expert work of the commercial locksmith, I was able to follow through with my meeting and close a big business deal that day.

A Trip to Remember

About a week ago we embarked on a long car journey from Miami, Florida to El Paso, Texas to visit my younger sister and her groom-to-be Keith. I had actually not seen my sister in over 5 years. She had been so busy studying to get her Bachelor’s degree in accounting. The last time I saw her she was still in high school. It was so hard to believe. I had just seen her just a few years back, when she was still a teenager, and all of the sudden she’s about to be a college graduate and a married woman. As I keep having these thoughts we start entering the outskirts of El Paso and decide to stop at a gas station to get something to drink. When I came back to my car I realized I had locked myself out of my car. I asked the security guard a question I never thought I would have to ask: Sir, do you happen to know a 24-hour emergency locksmith service nearby?

Luckily, I was already in El Paso, just right outside of the city. The problem was that it was 1 am and I did not want to call my sister at that time. We had already expected to arrive this late and we had decided to rent a motel room for the night. Once we were well rested we would call my sister the next morning so we could have breakfast together. I called the 24-hour emergency locksmith service in El Paso the guard suggested right away. I have to say, I have never received such a great service from anyone else. Not only did these guys come so fast but they received us with such a great attitude and politeness but they were able to get into my car so quickly. I gave them the pet name “the speedy locksmith men”. I also thought: how can they be so energetic and efficient at this late hour? Whatever energy supplement these guys drink surely works for them, and I was the happiest customer ever!