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Five Lehigh Valley Winter Driving Rules

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If you live in the Lehigh Valley, you already know that snowy and icy roads are simply a part of the winter season.

So, what are the best rules of driving in the snow in the Lehigh Valley? Let’s take a look.

1. Learn to do donuts in a parking lot

This is the time of year where many teenagers get to learn how to drive by heading out with their dad, mom, older brother, older sister, or friend by taking a trip to the closest parking lot covered in snow! Empty parking lots full of snow are simply the best place to learn how to drive on snow. You can always do sweet slides by using your e-brake as well!

2. Stay off Route 22 and Route 78

It’s snowing? Well, it’s time to not even think about taking Route 22 or Route 78. While you can be the best driver of all time, many other drivers are not. Many drivers drive too fast for snow conditions, continue to tailgate too closely, and many times end up in accidents that stop traffic. Take your time driving and find an alternative route if possible.

3. Shovel out your parking spot, but don’t expect to keep it

If you shovel out a parking spot on a public street, is that your spot for when you return? The ages old debate continues to this day. Many people in the Lehigh Valley shovel out their parking spot and put lawn chairs or some other small object in the spot to discourage anyone else from parking in that spot. This is technically illegal, but that doesn’t stop many people from doing it. If you decide to put a chair in your spot, expect it to be moved and don’t retaliate if it is!

4. Make Sure Your Car is Serviced

Now is the best time to get your car to your local service station to make sure that it’s ready for the winter weather. Don’t wait until you’re stuck on the side of the road.

5. Don’t Drive

Some days it just isn’t worth it to drive. No matter how important your job is, it’s not more important than the job of first responders who need roads to be clear of traffic if they need to help someone. If you don’t need to drive in the snow, don’t.

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Why You Should Always Lock Your Doors (And Who Doesn’t)

You might think that locking your home doors is something that most Americans simply just do without even thinking about. The statistics, however, don’t quite bear this out.

According to SafeHome.org, there are some areas of the country where only 54 percent of respondents to a survey said that they lock their doors every single time they leave their home. The Northwest and Northeast were the most trusting (see the graphic) with the South having more than 80 percent of respondents saying that they lock their doors each and every time that they leave their home.

Locking your doors should be routine, but we understand how easy it is to either forget to lock or to neglect to lock when you feel that you’re only going to be away from home for a short period of time. Lock simply can’t do their job if they aren’t properly locked and it’s important that you instill that thought in the minds of yourself and everyone who shares your home with you.

Thank you to SafeHome.org for providing the images below that give a little bit more of an insight into those who lock and don’t lock their doors!

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24/7 Emergency Locksmith has more than 600 reviews on Google and we couldn’t be more proud at our nearly 5 star rating from our customers throughout the Lehigh Valley.

If you’ve ever used us and are happy with our efforts, please take the time to leave us a positive review on Google.

Not only does it allow us to better serve everyone, but it helps get our name out there in the area as well. We appreciate each and every review! Thank you from all of us at 24/7 Emergency Locksmith.

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How to Fix a Sticky Door Lock with a Pencil

Hey, we understand that not every single lock situation requires you to call 24/7 Emergency Locksmith. There are a few situations where you can help yourself out a little bit before looking to call us. Of course, if you’re ever not sure about a lock situation or don’t feel comfortable handling it yourself, please, do not hesitate to call us at any time of day or not.

A sticky lock, or a regular door lock that doesn’t turn easily, can always be a pain. Thankfully, fixing it by following the most common method isn’t that difficult.

1. Simply squirt a little powdered graphite into the lock. You can find these at any home improvement or automotive store.
2. Put the key into the lock and turn it a few times to distribute the graphite.
3. Your lock should be back to normal.

You can also get lead from a soft pencil and put it on the key, (it’s made of graphite) and then do the same thing with the key in the door lock. Just be sure that it is made of graphite.

If you find yourself with a serious lockout situation, be sure to call us at (484) 891-1922.

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Lehigh Valley Fall Car Checklist Items

The change of a season is always a good time time to do a few checkups on your car, and that’s not exception in the Lehigh Valley. In fact, since the Lehigh Valley is home to such a variety of weather throughout the year, it’s maybe as important as an area as anywhere else in which you should check your car out.

Here are some great tips from our friends at the Car Care Council:

Heating, Wipers & Lights

– Make sure heaters, defrosters and wipers work properly.
– Consider winter wiper blades and use cold-weather washer fluid. As a general rule, wiper blades should be replaced every six months.
– Check to see that all exterior and interior lights work and headlights are properly aimed.

Tires & Brakes

– Check the tire tread depth and tire pressure of all tires, including the spare. If snow and ice are a problem in your area, consider special tires designed to grip slick roads.
– During winter, tire pressure should be checked weekly.
– Have the brakes checked. The braking system is the vehicle’s most important safety item.

Gas, Oil & Filters

– Keep your gas tank at least half full throughout the cold weather to prevent moisture from forming in gas lines and possibly freezing.
– Be diligent about changing the oil and filter at recommended intervals. Dirty oil can spell trouble in winter
– Consider changing to “winter weight” oil if you live in a cold climate.
– Check the fuel, air and transmission filters at the same time.

System Checks – Charging, Cooling & Exhaust

– Have the battery and charging system checked, as cold weather is hard on batteries.
– Clean, flush and put new antifreeze in the cooling system. As a rule of thumb, this should be done every two years.
– Have the exhaust system checked for carbon monoxide leaks, which can be especially dangerous during cold weather driving when windows are closed.

Pack the Essentials

– Make sure that your ice scraper and snow brush are accessible and ready to use.
– Stock an emergency kit with jumper cables, a flashlight, blankets, extra clothes, bottled water, nonperishable food and a first aid kit with any needed medication.

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5 Ways to Stay Calm if You Locked Your Keys in Your Car

Getting locked out of your car can be an instant panic situation. This can be even more of an issue for those who are predispositioned to such panic attacks. It’s important to remember that, while the initial shock can be scary, you can not only get out of the situation quickly, but you can also calm yourself down.

1. Keep Our Phone Number Hand

Be sure to add 24/7 Emergency Locksmith’s number, (484) 891-1922, into your phone as a contact. This will make it so you’re already set up to call us and don’t have to use your phone to search for a local locksmith. If you’re in the Lehigh Valley area, we’ll come to you.

2. Slow Down and Breathe

Making a conscious effort to slow down your breathing will have an almost immediate effect on your whole body. Breathing more slowly will allow you to take stock in the situation at hand.

3. Tell Yourself to Take a Timeout

Much like slowing down your breathing, saying “Timeout” out loud can actually help you slow your brain down within a chaotic situation. Taking a timeout can give you pause to reevaluate the situation.

4. Look at what you can control

Your keys are locked in the car. You’ve already called 24/7 Emergency Locksmith, so that will be taken care of. Now, what else can you control? Be sure that you’re in a safe place. Be sure you’re on the lookout for the locksmith. Focus on things that you have control over and forget the things that you do not.

5. Smile

It may sound a bit hokey, but there is actual scientific evidence that suggests if you put on a happy face, or even just laugh at the ridiculous situation you got yourself into, it will help to calm you during a stressful time.

Remember, give us a call and we’ll help you get out of your lockout panic situation as quickly as possible!

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Dear Lehigh Valley, Thank You For Your Google Reviews!

We always want to be sure that we let our customers know how much we appreciate their business and their reviews after we’ve come out to help.

It goes without saying that word of mouth is one of the best ways for us to continue to serve as many people as possible in the Lehigh Valley who experience emergency lockout situations, or are simply looking for locksmith services.

For us to achieve a 4.9 star rating on Google is a sense of pride and accomplishment. It’s also a goal that we want to continually achieve.

So, for those who have reviewed us online, thank you! We truly appreciate your business.

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Keep Your Rural Lehigh Valley Home Safe

The Lehigh Valley is a beautiful place filled with wonderful cities, quaint towns, and rural areas where you can get away from it all.

However, living in a rural area brings its own concerns when speaking with home security. Let’s take a look at some ways to keep your rural home safe.

Add Security Cameras and Motion Activated Lights

Many thieves are easily deterred by simple motion activated lights and the presence of security cameras. Simply installing them on your property instantly makes you and your property safer. Adding cameras and lights to your rural property is a bit different than a suburban or urban home. You’ll want to add them to driveways, exits, and, corners, and even external garages and barns.

Add a Locking Gate

Rural homes should have locking gates if there is space to do so. If thieves are deterred by motion activated lights, they will most likely give a second thought when they encounter a locked gate.

Add Alarms to All Structures On Your Property

Having a simple alarm in your home isn’t enough, you’ll want to be sure to add alarms to all of your properties. In fact, a thief will probably start at an outlying structure before moving to the main structure. If they encounter an alarm in a garage, they are going to flee before they can get to a home.

To find more information on how 24/7 Emergency Locksmith can help you with your lock systems, visit us online.

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Simple Tips to Keep Your Lehigh Valley Neighborhood Safe

The Lehigh Valley is home to some of the best men and women police officers anywhere and we thank them for their service.

However, there are a few ways that you and your neighbors can keep where you live safe as well.

Talk to Each Other

One of the best ways to keep your neighborhood safe is to speak with your neighbors. The more you know about each other, the easier it is to spot something weird going on in the neighborhood. Be sure to let your neighbors know when you’re going on vacation or will be away for an extended period of time. Exchange phone numbers!

Start a Neighborhood Watch or Use Social Media

This is the next step to talking to each other. See if you local police department can help with a local neighborhood watch. If that’s not possible, use Facebook groups or social media like Nextdoor to keep in touch and communicate wherever you are.

Install a Security System

There’s no better way to keep a tab on what goes on around your own home than by installing a security system. The more that are installed in your community, the safer it will be!

Be sure to contact us at 24/7 Emergency Locksmith for more information on your lock needs.

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21 Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You

Who better than to tell you about home security systems than a burglar?

Sometimes, the best way to learn about how to keep the bad guys out of your house is to learn a little bit from those who made a living breaking into people’s homes. They already know the best ways to bypass some of the best security systems out there, so who better to ask for advice when it comes to making those systems better?

Take a look at these 21 Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You to see where you could be doing a bit better in your home security game.

21 Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You via Readers Digest

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