I happen to be galavanting around in Florida at the moment, but I thought I’d take some time to check in on LockBytes. We’re currently at the RFMA show so if you’re here too, come find us! We’d love to chat. In the meantime, let’s focus back on the blog. Today is a good day […]
Read moreYou know what we haven’t done here in a while? (“Post on a regular schedule, Whitney?”) (GOOD ONE. -_-) An Employee Spotlight! Today I thought would be the perfect time to do so. It’s a new month, it’s almost spring, I’m leaving for Florida tomorrow for a trade show. It’s like the perfect storm! I […]
Read moreWhen you talk to most people in the lock industry, mortise locks get the most respect. “They’re sturdy!” “They last longer!” “They hold up better against thieves and vandals!” This is where I being to worry about the egos of the cylindrical locks of the world and for that reason alone, they’re getting their very […]
Read more*Tap! Tap! Tap! Is this thing on? Anyone still out there? So, you may have noticed that LockBytes took a bit of an unexpected break. (If you didn’t notice, don’t hurt my feelings and just pretend you did.) We’re doing big things with our fancy computer stuff over here and the website took a hit […]
Read moreOn my first day at LockNet, I had no idea there were any dogs at the office when I arrived. When I interviewed, not one of the four pups who ran around the office were there so I didn’t get a glimpse. When I sat down at my desk on my first day and a […]
Read moreYou won’t believe this, but we’ve just locked ourselves out! 🙂 We’re having some technical difficulties, which we are working on. Until our IT team works its magic, let’s talk about…um…locks. 🙂 Creaky hinges, doors opening by themselves? No, your house is not haunted, but it needs some door maintenance. When you hear about door […]
Read moreIt has been more than a while since we’ve done a Locks and Links and I feel like we are more than overdue. Come on. Who doesn’t love a friendly round up of some of LockBytes’ most exciting material?! Except this week I’m venturing out a bit; expanding my horizons, if you will. If you […]
Read moreYou know how I am always telling you to check with your local AHJ or an AHC? Do you ever think, “What the heck is she talking about? What’s an AHC? Why is she spouting off random letters at me?” It’s OK; I probably would be as well. Today you’re in luck today because I’m […]
Read moreSomeone handed me a door and hardware schedule the other day and asked me something about whether a door was flush in one particular opening. I looked at the schedule in my hand. I looked at them. I looked back at the schedule and then finally, back at them and said, “Well, how would I […]
Read moreShoplifting is always going to be an issue if you work in the retail industry. It’s just a fact of life. Thankfully, working in the security industry like I do, I get to be in the know when it comes to preventative measures for problems like this. And lucky for you, I’m sharing my wealth […]
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