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!