Rekey or replace? How to decide after you move in
The previous owners' keys are still out there somewhere. Here is when changing the pins is enough, and when the hardware itself has to go.
LAK Locksmith Team4 min read
Topic
Grades, strikes, screws and frames — the parts of a deadbolt installation that decide whether it holds.
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