I once heard a guy say he thought this “whole going green movement” was an evil plan devised by the government to make us spend more money on things such as recycling bins. In fact, this gentleman went as far to declare himself as “anti-green.” So, you know, there’s that. Truthfully, going green has never […]
Before the Newtown shooting, I rarely thought about the mechanics of school security. On that day in December 2012, though, it was the only thing I could think about. It didn’t help that my daughter, Evie, was sitting in her first grade classroom when the news began to pop up on social media. Our country […]
Safe repair is never cheap. Depending on the type of safe, and the issues you have, it can take two or three men just to work on the safe repair. Worst case, you could have to drill the safe open and replace it altogether. So how can you keep your safe in tip-top shape? Our […]
With so much focus on access control and security on exit doors, people often overlook the importance of cabinet and drawer locks. However, one of the most common issues retail stores have is the locks on the drawers not being able to withstand any sort of force and that can make break-ins easier. For example, […]
Typically, cabinet and drawer locks aren’t top of mind when you think about the security in your facility. Doors? Sure. Safes? Of course. But cabinet and drawer locks? Not always your first thought when someone mentions facility security. However, that doesn’t diminish their importance. Just like everything in this industry, you have several options to […]
You want to increase security. Does that mean you should expect a higher price tag? Not necessarily. And this goes for both home security and commercial security! There are many options available for those who want to increase security but not drain their bank account to do so. Increasing security doesn’t always have to include […]
Yesterday Kentucky was absolutely hammered with a huge snowstorm which practically shut down the entire state. (We’re in the South. We don’t handle frozen precipitation very well. Even the mall was closed, for Pete’s sake!) Rain, shine, sleet, or snow, though, we’re still here with your monthly roundup of door, lock, and security news. So, […]
We’ve talked about green hardware a few times over the past few months, but it occurred to me while reading the latest edition of Doors & Hardware, which focused on green initiatives within the industry, that we hadn’t discussed the strategic factors of “going green.” LEED v4 went into effect in November of 2013; while […]
I would venture to guess 75% of incoming phones calls in LockNet’s Nationwide Repair & Service Department start with, “This is Name from Company; my [insert hardware of your choice here] is broken. How do I get a locksmith out?” Stuff breaks – and it’s inevitable. Whether it’s your iPhone or the closer on your […]
Fire code violations aren’t always top of mind – it usually takes an incident or a visit from the fire marshal to spur us into action. All public facilities are subject to fire code inspections; fire marshals will often arrive unannounced to perform inspections. If cited, managers and building owners are responsible for rectifying any […]