Locksmith advice, plainly written.
Fix it yourself where you can. Know when to call someone where you can't. Written by a Bedfordshire locksmith who'd rather talk you out of a call-out than invent a price on your doorstep.
uPVC door won't lock? What's wrong and how to fix it
Your uPVC door won't lock, the handle won't lift, or the key spins. What's gone wrong, what to try tonight, and when to call a locksmith.
Anti-snap locks and BS 3621, explained plainly
What lock snapping is, what 'anti-snap' actually means, and how TS007, Sold Secure and BS 3621 relate to your home insurance.
Should you change the locks when you move house?
Short answer: yes. Here's why the old keys are a problem, which locks actually need changing, and whether you swap the barrel or the whole lock.
What to do after a break-in: a calm checklist
Come home to a forced door? A step-by-step for the first hours after a burglary — staying safe, reporting it, securing the property and dealing with insurance.
Key won't turn in the door lock? Causes and fixes
Your key goes in but won't turn, or turns stiffly. The common causes and what to try yourself before you call a locksmith.
Snapped a key in the lock? Here's what to do next
Your key has broken off in the door lock. What you can safely try to get it out, when to stop, and whether the lock needs replacing afterwards.
Locked out of your house? What to do, step by step
Locked out of your home with no key? Here's what to check first, what not to try, and how a locksmith gets you back in without wrecking the door.
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