Being locksmiths, we’re always going to be fascinated with locks. The mechanisms, how they work, new technology. All of those things make locks very interesting to us.

The same goes for old and antique locks. If we ever come across any, of course we’re going to take a look or two.

Recently, we found a treasure trove online at Collectors Weekly of some really old and antique locks with descriptions and comments!

Head to their site to view all of the locks. We’ve included a few here to get you interested!

When we want to add a little color to our keys, we also need to keep in mind that the weight of our keys can have some damaging effects on the ignitions of our vehicles.

But a keychain is a convenient way to not only identify your keys and add a little personality, but a bright colored accessory can help you spot them if they happen to be missing.

Here are five fun and lightweight keychains on Amazon that give a ton of personality, without much added weight.

 

Pom Pom

This colorful piece is also lightweight and pretty enough to be a nice gift for that keychain enthusiast in your life.

Find it here!

Leather Dinos

A goofy dinosaur is pretty great. Plus when anyone points it out, you can surprise them with some sweet dinosaur facts.

Find it here!

 

Giant Faux Fur Poofball

This is a little ridiculous, and we’re all for it. It comes in a bunch of different colors too!

Find it here!

 

Avocado BFFs

If you and your best friend are crazy for extra guac, then this is the thing for you.

Find it here!

 

Chapstick Holder

When you just HAVE to have your lip balm with you on the go.

Find it here!

 

If you find yourself with ignition problems, a lockout of your car, or any lock problem in general, call us!

If you need a padlock for a number of different reasons, some of the drawbacks to these little devices are the ways in which you gain entry. While a key or rotating combination might not be the biggest problem, it can be a minor inconvenience in some situations.

What if you don’t want to share the only other backup key you have? What if you don’t want to share the combination out with too many people? Well we have a new type of lock that might make these concerns a thing of the past… Bluetooth padlocks!

These locks require an initial set up with your phone and then can be unlocked with the use of an app on your phone. No more sharing a physical key or sharing an unchanging combination, but you can instead give access through an app that can be changed and updated as needed. Plus some models can then track exactly when they were accessed and opened.

So why would you want a Bluetooth padlock over a traditional one? This unique security option is just another way to add some convenience to your day. If you find yourself annoyed by a normal padlock, and you’re already all about having a tech savvy home, the addition of a Bluetooth padlock is just another way to keep you linked in to your home security.