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3 Signs That Your Lehigh Valley House is Vulnerable to Burglars (And How to Fix Them)


This post isn’t meant to alarm you, in fact, it is meant to give you more information about what you can do to make your home more safe. So, as you read along, don’t be discouraged, be excited that you can start to change something right away.

Your Front Door

Believe it or not, the front door is the most popular entry location for burglars. Unfortunately, you’re not the only one who leaves their door open at night and that’s not a good sign. Start your home safety revamp by taking a look at that front door and securing it either by locking it each night, or upping your security system game.

Your Trash

Did you get a new 65 inch TV? Why not let the whole neighborhood (and potential burglars) know by putting the box out on the curb. While this seems a bit silly, it’s definitely a billboard to those who also want a 65 inch TV but didn’t want to pay for it. Cut that box up before you put it out to get taken away.

Your Neighborhood

Burglars tend to target more upscale and new developments. That doesn’t mean that you won’t be targeted if you don’t live in one of those areas, however. Burglars also tend to NOT target homes that are in well-lit or conspicuous areas. If you’re able to better light your house from the outside, go for it. Also, it’s a good idea to know your neighbors, or at least those that are immediately next to you. They may see things you don’t see and having better communication with them can only help you both monitor your neighborhood.

We’ll give some more tips in the future, but these are perfect to get you started on better securing your home.

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Lock Pictures That Will Make Getting Locked Out of Your Car Not Seem So Bad

Locksmithing is serious business… most of the time. Here are some hilarious lock photos that give us a chuckle between clients.

Even when you remember your keys, sometimes they INSIST on staying home. Thanks for nothing, keys.

This good boy heard how you needed a locksmith and thought he’d help out with your predicament. 12/10 would pet him… 2/10 would ask for his services again.

A lock on a lock… it’s like the inception of locks.

Sure there are numerous ways to properly keep your vehicle secure sealed. This isn’t quite one we’d recommend.

If you find yourself in a bit of a pickle, perhaps you can use a snack to hold that lock closed until a professional can assist your dilemma. You could possibly even use an actual pickle!

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Five Foods That Help You Remember

For anyone who is getting a little up there in age, remembering things can sometimes become an issue. Whether it’s your child’s doctors appointment or where you put your keys, you can easily start forgetting things even at a young age.

A way to combat this is through diet. Here are a few foods that can help you maintain your memory!

Fatty Fish

“Fatty fish” includes salmon, trout and sardines, which are all rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

About 60% of your brain is made of fat, and half of that fat is the omega-3 kind. Your brain uses omega-3s to build brain and nerve cells, and these fats are essential for learning and memory.

Coffee

Addicted to your morning drink? That may not be a bad thing when it comes to your memory. Caffeine has a number of positive effects including increased alertness, improved mood, and sharpened concentration.

Blueberries

Blueberries deliver anthocyanins, a group of plant compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

Broccoli

Did your mom try to get you to eat your broccoli? Well, she was pretty smart. Broccoli is packed with antioxidants, vitamin K, and is essential for forming sphingolipids, a type of fat that’s densely packed into brain cells.

Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate and cocoa powder are packed with a few brain-boosting compounds, including flavonoids, caffeine and antioxidants.

Now, just eat these all day long!

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Thank you to our January and February Google Reviewers!

We’ll never underestimate the power of positive reviews from our customers. Word of mouth, whether it be directly from your friend to you or through online reviews, is something that has benefitted us for many years. We understand that if you provide safe, prompt, and quality service to a customer, then they may tell others.

With that in mind, each and every time we answer a call for a lockout situation or just to replace a set of keys, we want to make an impression on our customers that we don’t forget.

So, thank you to everyone who takes the time to review us! We hope that you can do so as well.

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Do You Remember the NES Game “Locksmith”?

Hey, as far as video games go, locksmithing may not be at the top of the professions that would normally have a game created around it. Sure, the act of picking locks is seen in so many games now that it’s become ubiquitous, which is always fun for us, but the hope of ever having a game ONLY about locksmithing is probably a pipe dream at this point.

With that in mind, it was pretty difficult to find a game about locksmithing that ever existed, but we were successful!

in 1991, Sachen released the game “Locksmith” which we have unfortunately never played. Luckily, through the magic of the internet, we were able to take a look at the gameplay and, well, we have to say that it was a little underwhelming.

The narrator in the video, which you can watch by clicking on the picture below, takes us through the life of a locksmith… in what looks like the olden days. We start out fighting some sort of officer and then make our way to figuring out puzzles to pick locks, which is actually kind of fun.

We don’t necessarily need to ever play this game, but it’s fun to know that it exists! Click the pic to watch.

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Can Old Home Keys Be Remade by Your Locksmith?

If you are the owner of an older home, chances are many of the original hardware pieces could also still there. From light fixtures, trim, doors, and maybe even the original key that fits all of those old locks.

They sure don’t make stuff like they used to, so keeping those original elementals might be crucial to the aesthetic to the home. However, the odds that more than one of the original key is still floating around in a 100+ year home is pretty slim. But who wants to share a single key throughout the whole house? Sure, you might get lucky at your next flea market or antique store trip to find a potential old key, but that is unreliable at best.

So what do you do if you want some privacy? Sure you can simply add in a simple hook and eye, but that requires drilling into the antique door and frame. Another option is to replace the locking mechanisms in your doors, which could be challenge for a number of reasons and it could change the entire look of an antique door.

So what DO you do? Another option you might not have thought of would be to have another copy of that old key made! While the process can be a challenge, it can also help preserve the functionality of your home and preserve the originality of your home. The only thing required is to have a key to make a copy of first.

It’s also a good idea to have a professional give all of the old locks throughout your home a once over. Nothing would be more unpleasant than using your new key in a lock, only to have the worn pieces within the locking mechanism fail from age and a lack of use.

So if you have an older home, speak to us and we can assist in keeping those antique locks working great!

Within a short time your home will be even more historically accurate with some beautiful and functional original door locks that can give you privacy, safety, and will just be pretty cool to gloat about.

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How to Open Your High School Combination Lock

While we can’t physically help you get into your school locker, we can give you a few tips if you find yourself in a bind.

– Remember your combination. This seems pretty obvious because it is. Memorize it and keep that combination somewhere safe just in case you can’t find it, but don’t leave it anywhere someone else could get it from you!

– Spin the dial a few times to clear it out. You want to “reset” the lock before you go ahead and attempt your combination.

– Turn the dial on the lock to the right until you get to the first number. Then turn it to the left, pass the second number in your combination, then stop on it the second time around.

– Rotate the lock back to the right until you get to your third number and then pull firmly on the handle to open the lock.

– If it doesn’t open, don’t worry. Combination locks can be finicky, so you may have to try it again. If you DO find that you cannot get into your locker, be sure to let someone know so you’re 1. not late for class and 2. able to get what you need.

While we definitely wish we could help you out, we are confident that you’ll be able to open your locker by following these simple tips!

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Some of our Favorite Locksmith Memes

Hey, locksmiths can have funny memes, too. Sure, the life of a locksmith can sometimes involve long hours and calls at all times of night, especially with 24/7 Emergency Locksmith in the Lehigh Valley, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have a sense of humor.

Here are a few of our favorite locksmith memes below. Enjoy!

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Why Can Key Fobs Be So Expensive?

Back in the day (ten years or so or more) getting a new key for your car wasn’t that big of a deal. Sure, it wasn’t much fun and you still had to contact your car dealer, but at least it wasn’t prohibitively expensive and wasn’t a huge pain in the rear end.

Nowadays, however, with key fobs that make our life easier, replacing one can be a much bigger pain in that rear end.

 

The automobile key fob sure makes life easier: You can lock your car from your bedroom and find it in a parking garage by activating flashing lights.

But if you lose or break your fob, you can’t replace it for a few bucks at the local hardware store, the way you can your old-fashioned house keys.

In all likelihood, replacing the fob will cost hundreds of dollars, maybe even more than $1,000, if you drive an expensive luxury vehicle.

That’s what Albert Pierce wanted to know. It cost him $347 to replace a broken fob to his 2013 Nissan Altima. He paid it grudgingly at the service department of Boch Nissan in Norwood, after what he told me was a “long, serious discussion” with one of the managers. SOURCE: Boston Globe

 

Thankfully, 24/7 Emergency Locksmith can take a few steps out of getting your new key fob made for you.

First of all, we can bring that key fob right to you and we can usually cut your new key right on site.

For more information, please give us a call at (484) 891-1922

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Lehigh Valley Beer Week is Here!

Lehigh Valley Beer Week takes place February 16 – 23 in locations throughout the area and 24/7 Emergency Locksmith will be there for you if you need us.

If you’re not familiar, Lehigh Valley Beer Week is one of the most fun events for beer drinkers every year. Not only does it take places in venues throughout the entire Lehigh Valley, but it also gives craft beer lovers a chance to try rare beers while also participating in fun events.

Of course, the important thing with any event such as Lehigh Valley Beer Week is to make sure that you plan ahead to safely get to and from wherever you’re heading during the week.

Be sure to use Uber or pick a designated driver and be sure to add 24/7 Emergency Locksmith into your phone in case you need us. We understand that locking your keys in your car or losing your keys isn’t something that you plan to do, but we’ll be there if it happens.

Have a safe and fun Lehigh Valley Beer Week 2019!

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