J UNE 2017
T HE M ASTER ’ S K EY L OCKSMITHS
If you want the key to home safety, who better to ask than
a locksmith? With their experience making and repairing
locks and their home security expertise, there is no one
better to advise you. Now that Spring is wrapping up and
summer is around the corner buyers and sellers are
moving. With moving comes keys to a new home. That
being the case it might be time to consider changing your
locks. I sat down with local locksmith Michael Patterson
and got the low down on the locksmith’s game.
I also learned something very interesting from Michael that
most homeowners do not know. How many of us run to
Lowes or Home Depot and grab a new lock set for our front
or back door when needed? Almost everyone, right? What
many of us don’t know is that on that shelf of new lock sets
there are several boxes that are keyed the same. Thieves can
be very smart these days…watch your back when buying
these lock sets. Keyed alike lock sets are easy to spot, they all
have the same codes. For example, locks by Schlage with the
Number 10239; one key can open four locks. Kwikset is
another popular brand that uses the same method with their
packaging. One of their keys can open six locks. If you do
buy new locks and want added protection, have these new
locks rekeyed.
He had a few tips and tricks:
A MANDA G ATES , R EALTOR
336-682-6822 (Cell)
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@mrsamandagates
Always rekey or replace your locks when you buy a
new house. The previous owner could have extra
copies of the keys, or they could have given spare keys
to neighbors, family members, friends, or even
contractors. If you don’t want strangers to have access
to your home, you need to replace your locks
(the pricier, more complicated method) or rekey your
locks (which is quicker and cheaper).
Install a deadbolt lock for superior home protection,
but make sure that it’s installed correctly. Many
contractors don’t know how to install locks the right
way, so call a locksmith for best results.
Never hide your door key under the mat! Do you really
think you’re the first person to think of that hiding
place? If a criminal wants to access your home, they
will usually search obvious places in the 10 feet
surrounding your door. Doormats, pots, planters,
mailboxes, rocks, and fake rocks are all common
hiding places. Choose somewhere 15-20 feet away
from the door that is unusual and protective instead.
Or better yet, give your spare key to a friend or loyal
neighbor!
I asked Michael where The Master’s Key Locksmiths came
from and he said “The name of the company is based on
John 14:6.” (Jesus answered, “I am the way and the
truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except
through me.”) “I use my business as a ministry and I run my
company with biblical principles as the foundation. Quality
of work and customer satisfaction is very important to me.”
Master’s Key services the Triad area, in both residential and
commercial jobs. The Master’s Key can re-key existing locks,
install new hardware, copy and cut keys and pick locks for
lock outs.
Michael Patterson
License#1924
336-996-0436(cell)
336-770-5397(office)
[email protected]