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Finding the right safety system for your home is an important investment for every homeowner. A good security system starts with having the right kind of locks. Door locks may not seem very important or high-tech for some, but just like doorbells, locks are getting more efficient and sophisticated. The Medeco High-Security Cylinder is a prime example of how modern…

Winter may be great during the holidays, but once the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, the snow and cold quickly turn from cheery and delightful to annoyingly frightful. Between the biting chill, constant snow shoveling, and icy roads, we can all agree that winter is best in small doses. None the less, winter is here and will be around…

Whether you own one gun or many, there are a few important reasons to consider buying a gun safe. The first is to prevent access to children and others who do not understand how to handle a firearm safely. Even if your family is well-schooled in gun safety and deemed responsible, other people who enter your home may not be.…

Choosing the Right Lock for your Family’s Safety and Security When is a door not a door? When its ajar! And when a door is ajar, all sorts of things can happen! At Sure-Fit Security, we believe a quality door lock is the first line of defense when protecting the health & well-being of you and your family. If you…

It should come as no surprise that most Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) prefer “smart locks” over traditional keys. Raised on technology, 86% of millennials recently surveyed for a national lock manufacturer (Schlage) also said they were willing to pay about one-fifth more in rent to secure a smart apartment featuring electronic locking devices, automated thermostats and/or lighting controls.…

Everyone loves “a good heist movie” – and while it’s entertaining to watch the “Ocean’s Eleven” crew break into an elaborate casino vault; or Stella from “The Italian Job” crack a safe filled with 35 million dollars in gold bars – in reality,  we all want a safe that keeps our possessions protected. Whether filled with pricey valuables, important documents,…

YES – it’s a twist on an old proverb but nonetheless TRUE!   As professional locksmiths in Chevy Chase, MD, we’ve learned a thing or two about intruders and what they look for when targeting homes. So, whether you are preparing for an extended seasonal vacation, a week-long trip; or just a short two-day getaway, here are a few tips to…