A simple “thank you” really means a lot. While we always love a great online review, a handwritten note like this is always an unexpected and pleasant surprise!
To all of our customers, we send a truly sincere “THANK YOU!” for all of the many ways you’ve reached out, online or otherwise, to let us know how much you’ve appreciated our services! They seriously mean a lot to us!
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If you had heard the phrase “smart home” a few years ago, someone might have thought you meant a household full of A+ students.
Nowadays, a smart home is basically a home equipped with electronics, heat, lighting that can be remotely controlled by phone, computer, or smart devices.
While it might be fun to say, ”Alexa, turn on my crockpot,” the safety of your home can be vastly improved with the addition of a few or even many smart devices. The numerous applications to these smart devices and being able to control them without having to be next to them can be a real game-changer.
For starters, many devices require an app to control them while also still working in their traditional ways. A smart lock won’t just lock and unlock with a normal key, but it can also be used with a simple tap of a button in its specific app on your phone.
If you’re someone who is always afraid you’ve left your flat iron on, a smart plug can assure you that if you did, a quick check on the app can make sure it’s taken care of.
Smart plugs work great for lights as well! Whether you just forgot to turn off the porch light right after you got snuggly in bed, want to use your google home to verbally turn off the lights on your first floor, or you’re on vacation and need to turn the front yard Christmas lights on and off, the uses are practically endless. So if you know you’ll be gone a few day’s, a constant rotation of interior lights gives a better impression you’re actually home.
Another type of smart home tools are smart alarms and cameras. Want to see what time your Amazon package was delivered, or check exactly what times the front door was opened and closed? These products not only can be viewed in real time, but they log their info into a database you can access anywhere.
Lastly, a huge item that should be considered is a smart smoke detector. These don’t just act as a traditional detector to warn the occupants of smoke, but they can also inform an alarm company, fire department, and you, if you are away from the residence.
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Now that spring is on the horizon, it’s time to dust off the old bicycle. Whether it’s for fun or function, a bike is a great way to get from one place to the other.
But one aspect of bicycling that is crucial, beyond obeying the traffic laws and wearing a helmet, is to keep that bike safely locked up when it isn’t in use at all times, even if it is in the supposed safety of your porch or backyard.
But when it comes to choosing a bike lock, what do you do? From U locks to chains, there is quite a selection. You first want to think about the pros and cons. A U lock is more compact, fits through a number of bike parts, and is fairly portable. A chain on the other hand is stronger but it can also be much heavier. It’s up to you, so think about which you’d prefer.
While cable locks are also an option with their flexibility and light weight use, many brands can easily be cut through, so choose this variety with caution. We personally don’t recommend these for that specific reason.
Also be wary of worn and rusted locks. A once reliable piece can be broke quite easily with a skilled thief, so clean your U locks or chains on the regular with the manufacturer’s recommended products and methods to prevent long term and permanent damage.
But what do you do if you lost your key or the key no longer works? That’s easy, call us! Whether you just can’t find your key or the internal mechanisms are gunked up from being exposed to the elements, we’re here to give you a hand if you’re having any problems.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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” 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.
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 deliver anthocyanins, a group of plant compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
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 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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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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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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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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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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