Advanced Home Security Systems There are several ways to deter burglars from targeting your home. Some suggestions include external motion lights, locking doors and windows, keeping trees and shrubs trimmed to ensure the security of your home. Motion lights deter burglars because they want to draw as little attention to themselves as possible. Trimming trees […]
Outdoor Safety Tips With it being relatively nice weather year round, Phoenix residents have lots to do. From swimming, to hiking, to yardwork to many other fun outdoor activities. As your locksmith in Phoenix, Squaw Peak Lock & Key wants to offer some quick outdoor safety tips to ensure both your home, valuables and yourself […]
Increasing Home Security Tips Sometimes we seek some comfort in basic reminders or ways to provide better security for our homes. Here are a few common locksmith tips to increase your home security. While they might seem like common knowledge, they can also protect your home from potential security threats. Types of locks, locksmith services, […]
How to Change the Ignition Suzuki Forenza 2006 I got a call from a customer that has a stuck Ignition switch. She told me that this has happened before and she always got out of it by wiggling the key, but that trick has done its part and the car has been stuck for a […]
Locksmith 101: Frequently Asked Questions How do I pick a lock? It’s important to understand how your lock works. Purchase a pick and tension wrench. Each pick is specialized for a different problem. A tension wrench, or torque wrench, is the device you use to apply pressure to turn the lock cylinder. Place the tension wrench into […]
Living in apartment is an efficient and affordable way to live for most, especially in larger metros like Phoenix. Squaw Peak Lock & Key has provided some quick apartment safety tips to ensure your safety and security. Maybe you just moved into a new apartment and want to ensure you’re the only one with access […]
Phoenix Crime & Safety Tips Phoenix, AZ is a large metro that offers a lot to its residents, but has never been one to deny it’s struggle with increasing crime throughout its communities. The West Valley, specifically, holds some of the highest crime rates for the Phoenix metro, and some even higher than that of […]
Home Security Tips for Arizona Snowbird Rentals “Snowbirds” –people who spend a large portion of winter in warmer locations; such as people of the Midwest, Northeast, Pacific Northwest or Canada find warm refuge in places like California, Arizona, Florida or Texas—are no strangers to Arizona. Arizona natives are well aware of the snowbirds, popular destinations […]
Cold Weather Causes Problems With Car Door Locks Cold weather isn’t typical in Phoenix AZ, which is why you might experience some issues with sticky car door locks. The highs this week in Phoenix will be well below the normal averages. Due to the extremely low temperatures, your car door locks might experience some problems. Sudden Temperature […]
Apartment Key Not Turning? I recently moved into a new apartment in Phoenix, AZ and experienced a common problem for renters. I was given newly cut keys to my apartment. I was eager to move-in immediately. However, I experienced problems with my apartment door key. The key was very difficult to push into the lock—which […]
