Today's Rekeyable Locks: Pros and Cons

Let's say you have a rental property, and one of your tenants is moving out, and another moving in. Even if you've got the keys back from the first individual, you want to make sure that person can't use a copy of those keys to regain access. But you also don't want to go through the process of installing new locks every time this sort of situation pops up. The solution: Rekeyable locks from top-name manufacturers like Schlage and Kwikset.

These devices are specifically made to allow customers like you—that is, people who aren't pro locksmiths—to quickly and easily rekey the locks so they only work with new keys, without having to change the locks themselves. More importantly, they boast new mechanisms that are highly bump-resistant, protecting your property against a common technique used to break into homes, apartments and offices throughout the country.

Just remember: The security provided by these rekeyable locks is so impressive that if you have a lockout situation and have lost the master key/rekeying tool, the only way in is by drilling and replacing the lock—even locksmiths won't be able to pick it.

To find out if rekeyable locks are right for your needs, contact Mark at Bill's Mobile Lock today (734-421-1230) or visit online at www.billsmobilelock.net.

IC Lock Systems: Core Benefits

It used to be there was a big trade-off for those managing multiple points of entry to a secure location, whether it was a warehouse, a school building or even an apartment complex. A system that focused on key management provided great security, but it also brought a lot of hassle if you ever needed to install new locks. The alternative was to rely on locks that were easy to change out when necessary, but were likewise easier to defeat.

But interchangeable core (IC) locks, first developed during World War II, are now putting an end to that dilemma. Available from a number of prestigious manufacturers, IC locks offer excellent security features. However, if/when you need to change them, a professional locksmith, using specifically designed keys, can remove only the core of the lock and leave the rest of the hardware in place. That makes the process quicker, easier and less expensive.

To find out if IC locks are right for your needs, or for service on your existing IC locks, be sure to call the pros at Bill's Mobile Lock at (734) 421-1230 or visit us online at: www.billsmobilelock.net.