August Smart Lock: A Locksmith’s Review Over the past several years, I have noticed a proliferation of electronic locks for the residential market. Anyone who has read my previous articles…
Free Money for Security Upgrades & Repairs Times are tough right now for everyone and small business owners are particularly feeling the effect of Canada’s economic recession. As a small…
3 Must Do’s When Choosing a Locksmith As a Professional Vancouver downtown Locksmith servicing the Metro Vancouver Area, I spend a lot of time fielding calls from potential customers. Some…
Pro and Cons of Electronic vs Mechanical Locks Hello and welcome to Archer Lock Services! Today I would like to briefly describe the pros and cons of electronic vs mechanical…
Long-Term Review of Yale Nest Electronic Deadbolt If you have read any of my articles regarding electronic locks, you will know that one of my favorite electronic deadbolts is the…
3 Tips on Choosing the Right Padlock Padlocks come in all shapes and sizes. They are probably the unsung heroes of the security industry. Deadbolts and levers/knobs are used on…
We all have encountered padlocks in Vancouver. Sometimes they are unlocked using a key and others use a combination. In Vancouver, most condominiums come with a storage locker downstairs. Whether…
How to copy keys without the actual key There are several ways to get a key cut without having the physical key, but it’s important to note that not all…
Adventures of a Vancouver Locksmith #7 Welcome to an edition of the Adventures of a Vancouver Locksmith. A series where we explore some of the more interesting jobs or situations…
Welcome to an edition of the Adventures of a Vancouver Locksmith. A series where we explore some of the more interesting jobs or situations we encountered. As one of the…