The Lock Shop

Should Homeowners Rekey or Replace Locks?

When purchasing a new home, your locksmith in Lawrence MA, should be one of your first phone calls. Replacing or rekeying your locks is crucial.

What are smart door locks and what are their advantages over regular locks?

No matter where you live, a flat, a semi-detached, a terraced house or even a castle, you want to feel secure in your own home. Breaks-ins, damage and stolen property are the stuff of nightmares. That’s why having the most secure locks you can is always a good idea. Traditionally, locking your home has meant …

What to Do if You Get Locked Out of Your Car

Getting locked out of your car can happen to anyone. Mistakes do happen. Today, with late model cars containing sophisticated security systems, it is still possible to lock the keys inside a car. Some people attempt to unlock the door themselves. Others call a mobile locksmith or tow service. Some resort to calling the police, …

Locksmiths' top tips on how to keep your home safe

Grace Gausden watched as locksmiths with decades of experience in the industry demonstrated how easily criminals are able to gain access to your property.

Why It's Time to Kill the Lock-In

The four best lock screens for your Android phone

Bring better notifications, beautiful imagery, and other personalized tweaks to your device with these custom lock screens.

Closing on a New House? Don't Forget to Change The Locks

There are some factors to consider when planning to have the locks on a new, or new-to-you home changed or rekeyed.

Do You Need Antique Lock Repair?

To ensure your old lock is restored to all its glory, come stop by Hayden Safe & Lock to talk to an antique lock repair specialist.

Video Shows Super Easy Way to Pick a Lock

Master Lock has been the gold standard for padlocks for decades. They actually shot their locks to show you how strong they were.

Finding the Correct BOLT Lock

Find the right BOLT Lock for your vehicle. Simply select a Chevy, Ram, Jeep, Ford, Toyota or Nissan compatible lock and on the first use t...

Image Lock: A Padlock That Uses Images Instead Of Numbers

The Image Lock is a padlock that uses a series of images instead of numbers to open the lock, and is probably easier for kids and drunken adults to remember the combination to open their lock. I...

Make a Working Key From Scrap Metal by Reverse Engineering a Lock

Have you lost all of the keys for your lock and need to make a new key from scratch? Does the locksmith lack a key blank that will fit your lock's keyway? Grab...

Use a Key Lock Box to Prevent Lockouts

Key lock boxes cost about $20-30 and will save you hours of heartache. When your tenants get locked out, you can just give them the lock box code.

Invisible ‘Covert’ Drawer Lock Uses Magnets

What’s the most secure place to hide something? A place that’s not there, of course. Or the next best thing, a place that appears not to be there. And this is just what Quirky’s invisible Covert drawer lock aspires to be. As with any magic not involving mirrors, the Covert uses magnets. The gadget consists…

Thinking About Smart Locks?

Thinking About Smart Locks? Get the Facts Before Switching; Your local locksmith can explain every detail so that you can make an educated decision.

Top 10 Funny Door Lock Ideas

From the most creative, to the most hilarious, to the absolute worst, we take a look at these top 10 funny door lock ideas. Read our blog to see more!